# What Does the Name Aditya Mean?

Aditya is a boy name of Sanskrit origin. It means “the sun”.

**Origin:** Sanskrit

  **Gender:** boy

  **Pronunciation:** ah-DIT-yuh

The name Aditya comes from Sanskrit roots, where it carries the meaning “the sun”. It is pronounced ah-DIT-yuh.

Is Aditya a boy or girl name? Aditya is traditionally used as a boy name.

## More Sanskrit names

- [**Anika**face, graceful](/baby-name-anika-meaning/)
- [**Asha**hope](/baby-name-asha-meaning/)
- [**Divya**divine](/baby-name-divya-meaning/)

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## Frequently asked questions

### What is the meaning of Aditya?

Aditya means “the sun”. It is a name of Sanskrit origin.

### What origin is the name Aditya?

Aditya is of Sanskrit origin.

### Is Aditya a boy or girl name?

Aditya is traditionally a boy name.