Aaditya

Aaditya is a masculine given name of Indian origin. The name is derived from Sanskrit Aditya, meaning “son of Aditi” and more broadly associated with the sun or solar deity. It is commonly used in India, Nepal, and among the Indian diaspora.

In Hindu mythology, the Adityas are a group of solar deities believed to be offspring of the goddess Aditi. They are associated with various aspects of the sun and daylight, and the sun god Surya is often invoked in connection with the Adityas. The term Aditya appears in ancient texts such as the Vedas, where it is used to denote the sun and its bright, life-sustaining energy.

Variants of the name include Aditya, Adithya, and Aadithya, with transliteration reflecting regional languages such as Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, and Marathi. The name is widely used across Hindu communities and is regarded as auspicious in many cultural contexts, carrying connotations of brightness, vitality, and clarity.

Notable people with the name include Aaditya Thackeray (born 1990), an Indian politician who serves in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly and is a prominent member of the Shiv Sena party. The name Aaditya remains a popular choice for boys in contemporary India, reflecting both mythological heritage and modern naming trends.