Shiladitya
Shiladitya is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Sun of virtue”.
| Meaning | Sun of virtue |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | शीलादित्य |
| Pronunciation | shee-lah-DIT-ya |
| Tradition | Hindu, Buddhist |
| Used in | India |
Meaning and origin of Shiladitya
Shiladitya joins shila (with a long first vowel), 'good conduct' or 'virtue', and Aditya, 'the sun'. The sometimes-quoted 'sun on stone' confuses it with shilā, 'rock'. It was a royal title: the seventh-century emperor Harsha is called Shiladitya by the Chinese pilgrim Xuanzang, and several kings of the Maitraka dynasty of Valabhi used it. Today it is a rare, scholarly-sounding name, used mostly by Bengali families.
Is Shiladitya a Hindu name?
Shiladitya is tied to Indian royal history rather than to a deity. Harsha patronised Buddhism as well as Hindu worship, and the word shila (Pali sila) is also a key Buddhist term for moral conduct.
How popular is Shiladitya?
A rare name in India, found mainly in Bengal.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shiladitya mean?
Shiladitya means 'Sun of virtue'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Shiladitya a Hindu name?
Shiladitya is tied to Indian royal history rather than to a deity. Harsha patronised Buddhism as well as Hindu worship, and the word shila (Pali sila) is also a key Buddhist term for moral conduct.
How do you pronounce Shiladitya?
Shiladitya is pronounced shee-lah-DIT-ya.
Is Shiladitya a boy or girl name?
Shiladitya is usually a boy name.