Aadav
India · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Aadav
The name 'Aadav' is a variant of 'Aadhav' or 'Aadava', meaning "sun" or "belonging to the sun," derived from the Sanskrit root *āditya* (sun) via Tamil and Dravidian linguistic traditions.
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Etymology
The name 'Aadav' is a variant of 'Aadhav' or 'Aadava', meaning "sun" or "belonging to the sun," derived from the Sanskrit root *āditya* (sun) via Tamil and Dravidian linguistic traditions. It is primarily used in South Indian Hindu cultures, particularly among Tamil-speaking communities, with no notable historical figure or widespread ancient usage beyond its connection to solar deities in Hindu mythology.
Aadav currently ranks #12,330 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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