Adi

Adi is a given name used in various cultures, notably in India and Hebrew-speaking communities. It is also encountered as a standalone word in Sanskrit where it functions as a prefix meaning first or beginning. In many cases, Adi is a shortened form of longer names such as Aditya, Aaditya, or Adib.

In Sanskrit, the word Adi appears in compounds and titles that denote primacy or origin. Examples include Adi Granth, the term used for the initial form of the Sikh scripture, and Adi Shakti, the primordial feminine energy in Hindu philosophy. These uses reflect the sense of original or primordial associated with the term.

As a personal name, Adi is present in India and Israel as a given name. It can be used for different genders depending on cultural context, and it has been adopted by people in other countries through migration and media.

Because of its short form and cross-cultural usage, Adi appears in a variety of contexts, from literature and media to naming of brands or fictional characters. It is not tied to a single origin or meaning beyond its Sanskrit root in many cases, and local interpretations may vary.