Biju

Biju (Malayalam: ബിജു) is a popular male name in India, especially in Bengal, Orissa, Kerala, Bangladesh, and India, where the name means "second son".^[1][2]

Biju is derived from the similar rhyming name Viju.^{[citation needed]} It is highly likely that Viju is an affectionate version of the name Vijaya, which means Victory in Sanskrit and several Indian languages. It has a similar meaning in Chinese as well. Biju is associated with Arjuna, the great warrior hero of the Mahabharatha.^{[citation needed]}

In Kerala, the name Biju is used by all communities: Hindus, Christians, and Muslims, and thus is a secular name, although many have added suffixes which indicate their caste or community.

This name also may have derived from the French word "bijou" (pronounced "bizhu"), meaning "jewel."^{[citation needed]}