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Aditi

Aditi is a female given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "boundless," "free," or "universal." It is widely used in India and Nepal and among the Indian diaspora, and may be spelled Aditi or Adithi in some regions. The name evokes concepts of infinity, shelter, and openness, and it is used across linguistic and religious communities in South Asia.

In Hinduism, Aditi is also a goddess, the personification of the celestial infinite and the mother of

Culturally, the name Aditi is common across Indian languages and is used in Hindu and secular contexts

Notable individuals named Aditi include Aditi Rao Hydari, an Indian actress and singer, and Aditi Govitrikar,

the
Adityas,
a
group
of
solar
deities.
In
the
Vedas,
particularly
the
Rigveda,
she
is
described
as
generous,
protective,
and
associated
with
cosmic
order
and
maternal
care.
The
Adityas
are
her
sons,
and
she
is
often
invoked
as
a
source
of
life,
protection,
and
freedom.
alike.
It
carries
positive
connotations
of
nurture,
liberty,
and
abundance
and
is
chosen
for
girls
across
diverse
communities.
The
name
has
also
spread
to
the
Indian
diaspora,
where
it
appears
in
literature,
film,
and
media.
a
model,
actress,
and
psychologist.
The
name
continues
to
be
popular
in
contemporary
naming
practices
and
is
sometimes
transliterated
as
Adithi
or
Adhiti
to
reflect
regional
pronunciation.