Aditya

आदित्य

Meaning

The sun

Aditya is understood to mean “The sun”. The name comes from Marathi and is traditionally used by Hindu families.

Name Details

Gender

Boy

Origin

Marathi

Language

Marathi

Religion / Tradition

Hindu

Name Type

Vibrant

Popularity

Popular

Traditional Naming by Birth Nakshatra

Optional

For families who follow traditional Vedic naming practices, your baby’s Janma Rashi, Nakshatra and Pada can be calculated from birth details and used to suggest traditional starting sounds for names.

1. Birth Details

Date, Time, Place

2. Janma Rashi

Nakshatra · Pada

3. Traditional

Naming Sound

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Quick Facts

Meaning The sun

Gender Boy

Origin Marathi

Language Marathi

Religion / Tradition Hindu

Name Type Vibrant

Popularity Popular

Questions About Aditya

What does the name Aditya mean?

Aditya is understood to mean “The sun”. The name comes from Marathi and is traditionally used by Hindu families.

Is Aditya a boy’s or girl’s name?

TotsName lists Aditya as a boy’s name, given most often in Hindu families.

What is the origin of Aditya?

Aditya comes from Marathi.

How is Aditya written in Hindi and Sanskrit?

Aditya is written as आदित्य in Devanagari, the script used for both Hindi and Sanskrit.

How popular is Aditya?

On TotsName, Aditya is popular, and the name starts with A.

Can Aditya determine a baby’s Rashi or Nakshatra?

No. A baby’s Janma Rashi, Nakshatra and Pada are determined from the date, exact time and place of birth. The name itself does not determine the birth chart. However, traditional naming practices may use the Nakshatra and Pada to suggest an appropriate starting sound for a baby’s name.

Important to Know

A baby’s Janma Rashi, Nakshatra and Pada are determined from the date, exact time and place of birth. The name itself does not determine the birth chart. However, traditional naming practices may use the Nakshatra and Pada to suggest an appropriate starting sound for a baby’s name.

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