Aditya
Meaning of Aditya
Aditya is a male name of Sanskrit origin, pronounced as uh-DEE-t-yuh (/əˈdiːtjə/). The name holds significant cultural and religious value in Hinduism, where Aditya refers to the Sun God, representing light, power, and wisdom. It is derived from the Vedic word "Aditi," which means "boundless" or "infinite." Aditya has been steadily gaining popularity in the United States over the past few decades. In 2023, it ranked at 1963 with 78 occurrences. The name's appeal lies in its strong historical roots and its association with brightness and divinity. Its timeless nature makes it a meaningful choice for parents seeking a name with deep cultural significance and positive connotations.
Pronunciation
Hindi,Sanskrit
- Pronunced as uh-DEE-t-yuh (/əˈdiːtjə/)
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Notable People Named Aditya
| Aditya Roy Kapur is an Indian actor known for his roles in Hindi films, including Aashiqui 2 and Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani. |
| Aditya Prakash was a prominent architect, painter, academic, and author known for his modernist architectural designs and sustainable urbanism advocacy. |
| Aditya Narayan is an Indian singer, host, and actor, recognized for his hosting of Indian Idol and participation in Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 9, and is the son of singer Udit Narayan. |
| Aditya Vikram Birla was an influential Indian industrialist known for diversifying his family's business and expanding internationally. |
| Aditya Bandopadhyay is a prominent lawyer and LGBTQ rights activist in India, known for challenging anti-sodomy laws and providing legal support to HIV/AIDS organizations. |
| Aditya Puri, the former managing director of HDFC Bank, is now a senior advisor at The Carlyle Group and was ranked as one of India's most powerful people. |
| Aditya Kumar Gupta is a Canadian academic and distinguished professor at the University of Toronto, as well as a Fellow of several prestigious medical organizations. |
| Aditya Mittal is the CEO of ArcelorMittal and an Indian business heir. |
| Aditya Ghosh is an Indian businessman known for his work in the aviation and hospitality industries, including his role as the former president and whole time director of IndiGo, as well as being the co-founder of Akasa Air with Vinay Dube. |
| Aditya Sarpotdar is a renowned Indian Marathi film director and costume designer, famous for directing the 2015 film Classmates and his debut movie Uladhaal. |
| Aditya Kalyanpur is a renowned Indian Tabla Maestro from the Punjab gharana. |
| Aditya Joshi is an accomplished Indian badminton player, and the first male Indian junior player to achieve the top ranking in the world junior rankings. |
| Aditya is an Indian film producer and actor known for his work in Kannada cinema, with a successful acting debut in 2004's Love, and is the son of renowned Kannada director Rajendra Singh Babu. |
| Aditya Prakash Tare is an Indian cricketer known for his role as a wicketkeeper batsman for Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League and for Uttarakhand in domestic cricket. |
| Aditya Singh is an Indian cricketer who made his first-class debut for Jammu & Kashmir in the 2008–09 Ranji Trophy on 3 November 2008. |
