Indian name meaning
Aditya
♂ BoyA·dit·ya · 3 syllables
The sun
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
- Also spelled
- Adithya
Based on how often the name appears in Indian public population records. Newer, trend-driven names can rank low here even when they’re popular for today’s newborns.
Creative, sociable and optimistic — gifted with words, art and lifting the mood.
The letters of Aditya add up to 12, which reduces to 3.
About the name Aditya
Aditya is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “The sun.”
In the Chaldean numerology system widely used in India, the name Aditya has the name number 3, “The Expresser.” It is also spelled Adithya.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aditya mean?
Aditya means “The sun.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Aditya a boy or a girl name?
Aditya is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Aditya?
Aditya is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
What is the numerology number of the name Aditya?
In the Chaldean system, Aditya has the name number 3, “The Expresser.”
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