Aditya
Aditya (noun) means In Hindu mythology, any of a group of solar deities descended from Aditi and Kashyapa. Example: “The Adityas are associated with the sun in Vedic texts.”
How to use Aditya
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA group of Hindu sun gods, and a widely used Indian man's first name.
Word forms
Adityas plural
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Etymology
From Sanskrit āditya, meaning "of Aditi" or "son of Aditi."
Rhymes for Aditya
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What does “Aditya” mean?
The word “Aditya” means in Hindu mythology, any of a group of solar deities descended from Aditi and Kashyapa. In plain terms, a group of Hindu sun gods, and a widely used Indian man's first name.
How do you use “Aditya” in a sentence?
Here is “Aditya” used in a sentence: “The Adityas are associated with the sun in Vedic texts.”
What part of speech is “Aditya”?
Depending on how it is used, “Aditya” can be a noun and a name.
Where does the word “Aditya” come from?
The word “Aditya” comes from Sanskrit. From Sanskrit āditya, meaning "of Aditi" or "son of Aditi.".
How many meanings does “Aditya” have?
“Aditya” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in Hindu mythology, any of a group of solar deities descended from Aditi and Kashyapa.
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