Meaning & use
Aditya
In Hindu mythology, any of a group of solar deities considered sons of the goddess Aditi, and also a common Indian given name.
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In the Rigveda, the Adityas are celebrated as guardians of cosmic and moral order.
Aditya is a popular first name across India, often chosen for its meaning related to the sun.
A note on using this word
Aditya can refer to the mythological solar deities as a group, or, more commonly today, to an individual's given name.
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