आराध्या

Aaradhya

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Aaradhya is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Worthy of worship”.

MeaningWorthy of worship
GenderGirl
OriginSanskrit
Written asआराध्या
Pronunciationaa-RAADH-yah
TraditionHindu
Used inIndia, Nepal

Meaning and origin of Aaradhya

Aaradhya comes from the Sanskrit aradhya, 'one who is to be worshipped' or 'adorable', from aradhana, 'worship'. The masculine form Aaradhya also exists, but the name is now overwhelmingly used for girls. It shot to wide popularity after 2011, when Bollywood stars Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan gave it to their daughter, Aaradhya Bachchan.

Is Aaradhya a Hindu name?

In Hindu devotion aradhya describes the beloved deity a person worships, so the name has a reverent, devotional meaning without pointing to one particular god.

How popular is Aaradhya?

One of the most popular girls' names in India in the 2010s and still widely chosen.

Gifts with the name Aaradhya

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Spellings and variants of Aaradhya

AradhyaAradhana

Names similar to Aaradhya

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Aaradhya mean?

Aaradhya means 'Worthy of worship'. It is of Sanskrit origin.

Is Aaradhya a Hindu name?

In Hindu devotion aradhya describes the beloved deity a person worships, so the name has a reverent, devotional meaning without pointing to one particular god.

How do you pronounce Aaradhya?

Aaradhya is pronounced aa-RAADH-yah.

Is Aaradhya a boy or girl name?

Aaradhya is usually a girl name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.