title: Jayaraj (name)
text: # Jayaraj (name)
  
  Jayaraj or Jeyaraj (Tamil: ஜெயராஜ்' Malayalam: ജയരാജ്) is a South Indian male given name. Due to the South Indian tradition of using patronymic surnames it may also be a surname for males and females. The name literally translates to "king of victory / victory king".
  
  ## Notable people
  
  ### Given name
  
  * Jayaraj (born 1960), Indian filmmaker
  * Jeyaraj Fernandopulle (1953–2008), Sri Lankan politician
  * E. P. Jayarajan, Indian politician
  * M. P. Jayaraj (1946–1989), Indian criminal
  * M. V. Jayarajan, Indian politician
  * P. Jayarajan, Indian politician
  * Jayaraj Warrier, Indian (Malayalam) stand-up comedian
  
  ### Surname
  
  * Ajitha Jayarajan, Indian politician
  * Harris Jayaraj (born 1975), Indian composer
  