Aditya

English

Etymology

From Sanskrit आदित्य (ādityá).

Noun

Aditya (plural Adityas)

1. (Hinduism) Any of a group of solar deities, the sons of Aditi and Kashyapa.

Proper noun

Aditya

1. A male given name from Sanskrit mainly used in India and Nepal.

References

1. Puranic Encyclopedia: a comprehensive dictionary with special reference to the epic and Puranic literature, Vettam Mani, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1975, p. 86.

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Indonesian

Etymology

From Sanskrit आदित्य (ādityá).

Proper noun

Aditya

1. a male given name from Sanskrit used in Indonesia.