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AdityaHindu Male Sanskrit name meaning

Sun God

Pronunciation: ah-DEE-tah

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Name
Aditya
Meaning
Sun God
Origin
Sanskrit
Religion
Hindu
Language
Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
ah-DEE-tah
Lucky Number
13
13
Lucky Number
Monday
Lucky Day
Sanskrit
Origin
Male
Gender

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What does Aditya mean?

Aditya is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Sun God". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: ah-DEE-tah. Lucky number: 13. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Sanskrit

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अदित्य

The Sun

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

ah-DEE-tah

IPA

/ˈadɪt̪jə/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Sanskrit

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

Aditya is listed as a hindu male name with Sanskrit origin. Its meaning is Sun God. Category: Hindu.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

13

Lucky Day

Monday

Lucky Colors

GoldOrange

Lucky Stone

Ruby

Life Path Number

1

Numerology meaning: Independence, motivation, success

Personality

Personality Traits

BraveWiseV = Virtuous

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Symbol of divine light and illumination

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

Aditya is an important deity in Hinduism and holds great significance in Indian culture. In Hindu mythology, the sun God is known as Aditya or Surya, who drives the Sun Chariot across the sky every day. Indians celebrate the serene beauty and power of the sun through various rituals and festivals like Sankranti and Diwali.
The name Aditya carries immense spiritual significance for Hindus. Aditya is a symbol of divinity, representing radiance, light, energy, and knowledge. Worshipped as the sun God, Aditya is believed to be the source of life, health, and wisdom. The spiritual practices associated with Aditya encourage one to seek knowledge, inner light, and self-realization.

Vedic Sanskrit origin · Root: Sanskrit/Mythology/Vedic · Aditya is the name of the sun god in Hinduism, and is derived from the Sanskrit word 'aditya', meaning 'the radiant one' or 'the one who illuminates all'. In Hindu mythology, Aditya is one of the twelve Adityas, or solar deities, and is often depicted riding a chariot drawn by seven horses.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Aditya was the name of a solar deity in ancient Hindu religion. He was considered as a god of the sun and represented the divine power of the sun.

3000 BCE - 500 CE

Aditya is also famously known as 'Surya'. This name signifies the all-pervading presence of the sun in Hindu mythology. The mythological chariot of Surya was driven by seven horses, each representing a day of the week.

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Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Aditya NarayanAditya ChopraAditya Roy Kapoor

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🕉️Sanskrit

अदित्य

The Sun

🇮🇳Hindi

अदित्य

सूरज

🇮🇳Tamil

அதித்ய

அதிக் தயவும்

🇮🇳Telugu

అదిత్య

అదియ

🇮🇳Marathi

Aditya

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Sun God

🇧🇩Bengali

Aditya

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Sun God

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