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Aditya

Name Origin

Aditya is a Sanskrit name meaning 'sun' or 'belonging to the sun.' It is a popular Hindu name often associated with the sun god Surya.

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Famous People

Aditya Birla (1966-)

Industrialist

  • Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, one of India's largest conglomerates
  • Known for his contributions to various sectors including textiles, cement, aluminum, and telecom

Aditya Roy Kapur (1985-)

Actor

  • Known for his roles in Bollywood films like Aashiqui 2, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, and Malang

Aditya Chopra (1971-)

Filmmaker

  • Director, screenwriter, and producer known for blockbuster films like Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Veer-Zaara

Sibling Names

Avani

Both names have Sanskrit origins and share a similar elegant and flowing style.

Vihaan

Like Aditya, Vihaan is a masculine Indian name meaning 'dawn,' creating a beautiful thematic connection with light and new beginnings.

Maya

Maya, meaning 'illusion' in Sanskrit, provides a complementary contrast to Aditya's meaning of 'sun,' representing the duality of light and shadow.