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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Son of Aditi; a group of solar deities in Hindu mythology, hence 'the sun'
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- ah-DIT-yah
Aditya is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, pronounced ah-DIT-yah. It means "son of Aditi," and it also refers to a group of solar deities in Hindu mythology, which is where the name gets its connection to the sun. It has a worldly feel that suits families looking for a name with roots far from the usual English-language picks.
Meaning & Origin of Aditya
Meaning: Son of Aditi; a group of solar deities in Hindu mythology, hence 'the sun'.
Origin: Sanskrit.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Aditya
ah-DIT-yahIPA /ɑːˈdɪtjə/
Popularity of Aditya
Aditya peaked in 2008, when it ranked #706 with 331 babies given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #2128 with 69 babies, so it's much less common than it was, but still a name your child would rarely share with a classmate.
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FAQ
What does the name Aditya mean?
Son of Aditi; a group of solar deities in Hindu mythology, hence ‘the sun’. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Aditya?
Aditya is pronounced ah-DIT-yah (IPA: /ɑːˈdɪtjə/).
Is Aditya a popular name right now?
Aditya peaked at #706 in 2008 and is ranked #2128 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1979–2024.)
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