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Aditi

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See also: aditi and adīti

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Etymology

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From Sanskrit अदिति (aditi, having nothing to give); ultimately from अ- (a-) + दिति (diti).

Proper noun

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Aditi

  1. (Hinduism) The daughter of Daksha, wife of Kashyapa, and mother of the gods.
  2. A female given name from Sanskrit mainly used in India.

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References

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  1. Puranic Encyclopedia: a comprehensive dictionary with special reference to the epic and Puranic literature, Vettam Mani, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1975, pp. 3-4.