Meaning & Lineage
Meaning: Vikramaditya means "sun of valour (vikrama + aditya)" — the brave and brilliant king.
Why Was This Name Given?
A king whose name means "sun of valour," Vikramaditya became the very symbol of just rule and wisdom — the throne every later king hoped to be worthy of.
The Story
Vikramaditya of Ujjain is India’s legendary ideal king — wise, brave and endlessly generous. The Vikram Samvat calendar bears his name, and the tales of the Vetala and his thirty-two-step throne celebrate his justice.
His name gives a child courage, fairness and a noble, sunlit spirit.
Numerology: 1 · Rashi: Simha · Nakshatra: Magha · Lucky Colour: Gold · Scripture: Vetala Panchavimshati, Simhasana Dvatrimsika
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Vikramaditya historical?
He is a legendary emperor of Ujjain, associated with the Vikram Samvat era and many tales of wisdom and justice.