Names That Mean Sun

Sounds like Horace, looks like the head of a hawk on the body of a human.

A summery name of Mongolian origin, Naran is a spirited yet sweet choice, derived from the Mongolian nar meaning "sun" or "sunny". A unisex option, Naran is also a place name, appearing on the map in Pakistan as a town and as a valley in the Himalayas. The name is notably borne by actress Naran Erdyneeva.

Related to the more common Solana, Salana has a pleasantly rhythmic pan-cultural feel.

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 names Soniya and Sonika meaning "golden, lovely, beloved".

Derived from the Albanian word for "sun", Diell is a bright and approachable name for boys. In Albanian myths, legends, pagan customs and traditional festivals, the Sun is worshipped as the god of light, sky, weather, and the giver of life. Diella, Dielli, and Diellza are feminine forms.

There's no shortage of quirky ways to get to hip nickname Oz -- Ozias, Osborne, Ozymandias -- but this one may appeal to parents looking for a full name with some religious significance. It was originally a name for Palm Sunday, which came from the Latin word for "hosanna."

Akosua means "born on a Sunday," which relates the name to the sun and thus to fire.

This name is very wearable in English-speaking countries and has a lovely meaning.

The Akan people of Ghana and the Ivory Coast frequently name their children after the day of the week they were born and the order in which they were born. Most Ghanaians have a name using this system (think Kofi Annan, whose name means born on a Friday). Kwasi is the name for boys born on a Sunday. (The name for girls born on a Sunday is Akosua).

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Mystical and romantic with a charmingly Old Norse feel, Solveiga is the variant of Solveig that is found in Latvia and Lithuania.

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.

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 usage with the Francophone Democratic Republic of Congo, and in the US where it was given to 9 boys and 6 girls in a recent year. It was also used for a character in the video game Dark Souls.

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 that has nonetheless been given to a tiny handful of girls in Sweden.

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 given name in Iceland, meaning there is at least one person out there with Álfsól as a first or middle name. The Swedish form is Alfsol.

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.

A bright, rare, and melodic option, derived from the Albanian word for "sun", Dielli may appeal to those who like Elodie, Delilah, or Amelie but want something more unique. Only very occasionally used as a given name, Dielli, or the Sun, is celebrated as the god of light, sky, weather, and as the giver of life in Albanian pagan traditions and legends.

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 60s and has yet to catch on elsewhere. Made up of the Old Norse elements,sól meaning "sun" and fríðr meaning "beautiful" or "beloved", notable bearers include Olympic weightlifter, Solfrid Koanda, actress Solfrid Heier, and content creator, known as Solfrid ASMR.