Boy name
Aditya name meaning
“sun, son of Aditi”
Aditya is a masculine name meaning “sun” or “son of Aditi”, from Sanskrit āditya through Old Javanese and Javanese usage. The source word means “descendant of Aditi” and denotes both the Aditya deities and the sun. Adhitya is an alternative spelling of the same name.
What does Aditya mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Aditya
From Sanskrit āditya, 'descendant of Aditi', transmitted through Old Javanese and Javanese. It denotes the Aditya deities and also the sun.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Aditya
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Aditya, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Aditya as a first name
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Aditya Sian
Interpretation
May he become a wise person who shines like the sun.Meaning of each word
- Aditya: sun, son of Aditi
- Sian: wise; virtuous
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Aditya Gema
Interpretation
A picture of the sun, its light seemingly echoing back.Meaning of each word
- Aditya: sun, son of Aditi
- Gema: sound reflected back
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Interpretation
May he shine brilliantly like the sun with tremendous power.Meaning of each word
- Aditya: sun, son of Aditi
- Bimantoro: formidable, awe-inspiring
- Gilang: radiant, brilliantly shining
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Aditya Edgar
Interpretation
A picture of the sun illuminating prosperity and an accompanying spear.Meaning of each word
- Aditya: sun, son of Aditi
- Edgar: prosperity and spear
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Interpretation
A picture of September sunshine accompanying something that flows downward.Meaning of each word
- Aditya: sun, son of Aditi
- Septian: associated with the month of September
- Jordy: one who descends; worker of the land
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Aditya Prayuda
Interpretation
May he shine like the sun throughout every struggle he undertakes.Meaning of each word
- Aditya: sun, son of Aditi
- Prayuda: battle, struggle
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Interpretation
A picture of a person arriving in July, shining like the sun.Meaning of each word
- Aditya: sun, son of Aditi
- Nara: human being, person
- Juliadi: July; foremost, excellent
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Aditya Pramana
Interpretation
May he be a foundation of knowledge, illuminating like sunlight.Meaning of each word
- Aditya: sun, son of Aditi
- Pramana: measure, evidence, basis of knowledge
Aditya as a middle name
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Interpretation
May his nobility and goodness shine brightly like the sun.Meaning of each word
- Muliawan: possessing nobility
- Aditya: sun, son of Aditi
- Prayogo: good, proper, fitting
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Interpretation
May he be humane, shining like the sun and bearing fortunate signs.Meaning of each word
- Insani: human, pertaining to humanity
- Aditya: sun, son of Aditi
- Laksmana: bearing auspicious marks
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Interpretation
A ruler like the sun, practicing union and inner concentration.Meaning of each word
- Caesar: emperor, ruler
- Aditya: sun, son of Aditi
- Yoga: union, contemplative practice
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Interpretation
May this son of Diogo shine like the sun with steadfast loyalty.Meaning of each word
- Dias: son of Diogo or Diego
- Aditya: sun, son of Aditi
- Prasetia: a solemn pledge, fidelity
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Interpretation
May he be a gallant hero, shining like sunlight and brave in journeys.Meaning of each word
- Prawira: a brave and valiant hero
- Aditya: sun, son of Aditi
- Fernando: bold in a journey
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Interpretation
May wishes find fulfillment, like sunlight that lasts a long time.Meaning of each word
- Dirga: long or enduring
- Aditya: sun, son of Aditi
- Kabul: acceptance, fulfillment of a request
Aditya as a last name
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Juang Aditya
Interpretation
May his determined effort toward a goal shine like the sun.Meaning of each word
- Juang: striving to achieve a goal
- Aditya: sun, son of Aditi
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Interpretation
May his purity and joy shine brightly like the sun.Meaning of each word
- Fitriadi: innate nature or purity; excellence
- Joy: a feeling of delight, gladness
- Aditya: sun, son of Aditi
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Hutama Aditya
Interpretation
May he become an outstanding person who shines like the sun.Meaning of each word
- Hutama: foremost, most excellent
- Aditya: sun, son of Aditi
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Joy Aditya
Interpretation
May his joy radiate brightness and warmth like the sun.Meaning of each word
- Joy: a feeling of delight, gladness
- Aditya: sun, son of Aditi
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Interpretation
A picture of a handsome person whose brilliance echoes sunlight.Meaning of each word
- Kenny: handsome; born of fire
- Gema: sound reflected back
- Aditya: sun, son of Aditi
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Jeffrey Aditya
Interpretation
May the peace he brings shine brightly like the sun.Meaning of each word
- Jeffrey: peace
- Aditya: sun, son of Aditi
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How to pronounce Aditya
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /aditja/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦢꦶꦠꦾ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮓᮤᮒ᮪ᮚ |
Is Aditya a boy’s name?
Yes, Aditya is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 94% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Aditya ranks #164 among boy names in our data sample (105 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Aditya
Names with related meanings
- Surya♂The shining sun
- Syamsul♂Sun, as a compound-name element
- Suryadi♂Excellent sun
- Samsul♂Sun
- Syamsuddin♂Sun symbolizing the light of faith
- Suryo♂The sun
- Suryanto♂Associated with the sun
- Syamsudin♂Sun symbolizing the light of faith
- Syamsu♂The shining sun
- Suryana♂Associated with the sun
- Samsudin♂Sun of the faith
- Baskoro♂Sun, maker of light
Famous people named Aditya
- Aditya Harlan · b. 1987
- Aditya Zoni · b. 2000
- Aditya Putra Dewa · b. 1990
- Aditya Hari Sasongko · b. 1988
- Aditya Mufti Ariffin · b. 1984
- Aditya · b. 1982
- Aditya Firmansyah · b. 1988
- Aditya Gumay · b. 1966
- Aditya Halindra Faridzky · b. 1992
- Aditya Herpavi Rachman · b. 1981
- Aditya Nindra Pasha
- Aditya Pratama · b. 1978
FAQ about the name Aditya
What is the meaning of Aditya?
Aditya means sun, son of Aditi. From Sanskrit āditya, 'descendant of Aditi', transmitted through Old Javanese and Javanese. It denotes the Aditya deities and also the sun.
Is Aditya a boy’s name?
Yes, Aditya is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 94% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Aditya?
Aditya is of Sanskrit, Old Javanese (Kawi) and Javanese origin.
How many syllables does Aditya have?
Aditya has 3 syllables (A-dit-ya) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Aditya?
Aditya ranks #164 among boy names in our data sample (105 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Aditya?
Other spellings: Adhitya.
What full names go well with Aditya?
Some ideas: Aditya Sian; Muliawan Aditya Prayogo; Juang Aditya.
Famous people named Aditya?
Notable people named Aditya include Aditya Harlan, Aditya Zoni, Aditya Putra Dewa.
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