Aditya is a radiant and sacred Hindu baby boy name that draws directly from the Rigveda and the ancient Vedic solar tradition. The name means son of Aditi — referring to the sun god Surya and the twelve Adityas, the solar deities who represent the twelve months of the year and the twelve forms of the cosmic sun. Aditya is also one of the sacred names in the Vishnu Sahasranama, the hymn of a thousand names of Lord Vishnu. A child named Aditya is blessed with the warm, life-giving energy of the sun — the force that illuminates the world, sustains all life, and rises every morning without fail. The name is especially popular in Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka and carries a strong, confident sound that ages beautifully from childhood through adulthood.