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Name
Aditi
Gender
Girl name
Syllables
3

Aditi is an Indian first name for girls. It can be interpreted as 'the Boundless', 'the Infinite', and 'the Free'.

What does the name Aditi mean?

Aditi, an Indian name for girls, symbolically represents 'the Boundless', 'the Infinite', and 'the Free'. Its origin lies in the Sanskrit term aditī (अदिति), which stands for 'boundless', 'complete', 'free', 'unbound', 'unlimited', and 'infinite'. In Hindu mythology, Aditi is honored as the mother of the celestial gods.

Where does the name Aditi come from?

Aditi is a female first name that originates from Sanskrit and carries the meaning 'the Boundless'. The Sanskrit expression aditī (अदिति) is composed of terms for boundless, complete, free, unbound, unlimited, and infinite. The name is found in several languages, including Bengali, Hindi, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Marathi, and Sanskrit.

How do you pronounce Aditi?

The pronunciation of Aditi is clear and three syllables. In German, it is usually rendered as 'A-DI-ti' [aˈdiːti], with the emphasis on the middle syllable featuring a long 'I' sound. The bright vowels give the name a light, rhythmic quality. Aditi thus appears graceful and balanced - feminine, calm, and melodic.

Popularity

In Germany, Aditi is a common first name. Currently, it ranks 3,210th on the list of the most popular female baby names. Its best placement was in 2019 at rank 1,827. In the last ten years, Aditi has been given as a first name about 60 times, placing it 3,228th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,355th.

Famous people

  • Aditi Ajay Mutatkar (* 1987), Indian badminton player
  • Aditi Arya (model from India)
  • Aditi Bhagwat (actress from India)
  • Aditi Chengappa (Indian actress)
  • Aditi Gowitrikar (Indian actress)
  • Aditi Lahiri (* 1952), Indian linguist, Leibniz Prize 1999
  • Aditi Mangaldas (Indian dancer)
  • Aditi Mutatkar (Indian badminton player)
  • Aditi Phadnis (Indian writer)
  • Aditi Rao Hydari (* 1986), actress, dancer, singer, model
  • Aditi Sarangdhar (Indian actress)
  • Aditi Sharma (Indian actress)
  • Aditi Singh Sharma (Indian singer)
  • Aditi Vats (model from India)

Frequently asked questions about the name Aditi

Where does the name Aditi come from?

Aditi is a female first name that comes from Sanskrit and is used in several languages such as Bengali, Hindi, and Marathi.

What does the name Aditi mean?

The name Aditi symbolizes 'the Boundless', 'the Infinite', and 'the Free', based on the Sanskrit term aditī.

How popular is the name Aditi?

Aditi enjoys great popularity in various cultures, especially in India, and is often chosen for girls.

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