Aditi
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English
Etymology
From Sanskrit अदिति (aditi, “having nothing to give”); ultimately from अ- (a-) + दिति (diti).
Proper noun
Aditi
- (Hinduism) The daughter of Daksha, wife of Kashyapa, and mother of the gods.
- A female given name from Sanskrit mainly used in India.
Translations
Kashyapa's wife
References
- Puranic Encyclopedia: a comprehensive dictionary with special reference to the epic and Puranic literature, Vettam Mani, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1975, pp. 3-4.