Vikramaditya
Sanskrit · Boy · 5 syllables
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About the name Vikramaditya
Vikramaditya is a Sanskrit compound name derived from "vikrama" (valour, prowess) and "aditya" (sun), literally meaning "sun of valour" or "valiant sun." The name originates from Sanskrit, the ancient language of the Indian subcontinent.
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Etymology
Vikramaditya is a Sanskrit compound name derived from "vikrama" (valour, prowess) and "aditya" (sun), literally meaning "sun of valour" or "valiant sun." The name originates from Sanskrit, the ancient language of the Indian subcontinent.
The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, most famously borne by the legendary King Vikramaditya of Ujjain, a celebrated ruler in Indian literature and mythology who became a symbol of just governance and cultural patronage in Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain traditions.
Vikramaditya currently ranks #14,133 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2023.
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