Jayasinghe
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| Pronunciation | /ˈdʒəjəsɪŋhə/ |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Language | Sinhalese |
| Origin | |
| Meaning | Victorious Lion |
| Region of origin | Sri Lanka |
| Other names | |
| Alternative spelling | Jayasingha |
Jayasinghe is a Sinhalese surname that consists of two parts: jaya, which means victory in Sinhalese and is also the name of a Hindu demigod, and singhe (lion).[1] The name may refer to the following notable people:
- Chandrani Bandara Jayasinghe (born 1962), member of the Parliament of Sri Lanka
- Chinthaka Jayasinghe (born 1978), Sri Lankan cricketer
- Dilan Jayasingha (born 1987), Sri Lankan American hip-hop artist
- G. R. Jayasinghe, Brigadier in the Sri Lanka Army
- Izzy Jayasinghe, biophysicist
- Lalith Jayasinghe (1974 - 2008), lieutenant colonel in the Sri Lanka Army
- N. D. N. P. Jayasinghe, former member of the Parliament of Sri Lanka
- Rohan Jayasinghe (born 1956), brigadier in the Sri Lanka Army
- Savitri Jayasinghe (died 2024), banking executive from Sri Lanka
- Stanley Jayasinghe (born 1931), former Sri Lankan cricketer
- Sunil Jayasinghe (born 1955), former Sri Lankan cricketer
- Susanthika Jayasinghe (born 1975), Sri Lankan athlete
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