Baby Name Meanings
Names That Mean Sun
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Kem
Kem is a concise masculine name with diverse cultural origins. In Egyptian, it relates to 'kemet,' referring to the 'black land' or fertile soil of the Nile valley. In Vietnamese traditions, it may…
Solange
French
"solemn"
This is a soft, soignée French girls' name that has become familiar here via singer Solange Knowles, younger sister of Beyonce. It is also the name of a martyred ninth century saint, a poor…
Solstice
English from Latin
"when the sun stands still"
Solstice graduated from word to official first name when author Lionel Shriver used it for a character in her novel Big Brother . But of course, there were people named Solstice before: 16 baby girls…
Sunna
Icelandic, Norse, Germanic, Arabic
"sun; lily; habit, custom"
A familiar choice in Iceland, the sunny and simple Sunna may be viewed as a nickname for Sunneva or Súsanna, the Icelandic variants of Sunniva and Susannah. As such, it two nature-connected meanings:…
Apolline
French form of Apollonia, feminine variation of Apollo, Greek mythology name
"destroyer"
Apolline is a luscious French name chic in Paris -- it's a Top 100 name for baby girls in France -- and ripe for the plucking in the English-speaking world. Derived from the mythological name Apollo,…
Güneş
Turkish
"sun"
Soluna
Spanish, Combination of Sol and Luna
"sun + moon"
A name made up of opposites that blend seamlessly into one. Evoking ideas of astrology, tarot cards, graphic tees, and holiday resorts, Soluna fits in with Top 1000 options like Marisol, Solveig,…
Solfrid
Norwegian
"beautiful, beloved sun"
With a sunny, airy sound, a clunky-cool look, and a lovely, nature-inspired meaning, Solfrid was popular in its native Norway back in the mid-20th century, but has been out of the Top 100 since the…
Suri
Yiddish, Hebrew, Persian, Sanskrit
Suri, a once obscure name, hit the headlines when it was chosen by Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise for their daughter in 2006. A truly multi-cultural choice, Suri is a unique name with a variety of…
Sunčica
Croatian, Serbian
"sun"
This bright, spirited, and summery name derives from the Serbian and Croatian word sunce meaning "sun".
Sonnika
Afrikaans; Hindi
"sun; wisdom; golden, lovely"
A spiky and vivid sounding name, Sonnika could be an elaboration of Sonya, itself a form of Sophia, or derived from the German word sonne "sun". Alternatively, it could be a variation on the Hindi…
Hayarpi
Armenian
"Armenian sun"
A vibrant name of Armenian origin, Hayarpi is a nature-inspired choice that could be a meaningful option for anyone wanting to honor Armenian heritage.
Mzistvala
Georgian
"eye of the sun"
A rare Georgian name with a poetic meaning, Mzistvala combines mze meaning "sun" and tvali meaning "eye". The 'M' at the beginning is softly pronounced.
Rashmi
Indian, Hindi, Sanskrit
"ray, beam of sunlight"
A sunny and gentle sounding name used throughout India, Rashmi is a unisex option, though it is used more often as a feminine choice. Notable bearers include actress Rashmi Gautam and model, dancer…
Alfsol
Swedish, Icelandic
"elf of the sun"
The Swedish spelling of the Icelandic Álfsól, this name combines the elements alfr meaning "elf" and sol meaning "sun" to create a name reminiscent of folktales and epic poetry. It's a rare choice…
Rashmi
Indian, Hindi, Sanskrit
"ray, beam of sunlight"
A sunny, gentle sounding name used throughout India, Rashmi is a unisex option, though it is used more often as a feminine choice. A notable bearer is cricketer Rashmi Parida.
Álfsól
Icelandic
"elf of the sun"
This modern Icelandic name combines the elements alfr meaning "elf" and sol meaning "sun" to create something reminiscent of folktales and epic poetry. It's a rare choice, but has been approved as a…
Solaire
French
"solar"
An intriguing French word and surname, Solaire has a hint of aristocratic ruggedness and plenty of flair. Translating to "solar", it is unlikely to be used within France itself, however, it has seen…
Solaire
French
"solar"
An intriguing French word and surname, Solaire has a hint of aristocratic ruggedness and plenty of flair. Translating to "solar", it is unlikely to be used within France itself, however, it has seen…
Synnøve
Norwegian
"sun gift"
The Norwegian form of Sunniva used to be very popular in its native country, making the Top 100 every year from 1945 to 1966. It shares Sunniva's beautiful, sunny meaning and has a lovely sound,…