Names That Mean Sun

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.

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.

A traditional possibility for a Japanese or Japanese-American child born in April or May.

This bright, spirited, and summery name derives from the Serbian and Croatian word sunce meaning "sun".

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.

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

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.

Solana has been trending up the Nameberry popularity charts, perhaps thanks to a legion of SZA fans. And it's poised to enter the US Top 1000 too, given to over 225 baby girls last year.

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.

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.

Has a nice fresh, early morning meaning, but not the most mellifluous of sounds. Also spelled Arpineh.

A grand Russian name, Apollinaria is a feminine form of Apollinaris, an Ancient Greek name that belonged to many Saints and martyrs. The most well-known bearer of this name was Apollinaria Suslova: better known as Polina Suslova. She was Fyodor Dostoyevsky's mistress and she is believed to have been the inspiration for many female characters in his novels. This name can also be transliterated as Apollinariia.

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.

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 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 and actress Rashami Desai. The name can also be used as a short form of Rajalakshmi, a compound name blending Raja and Lakshmi giving it the meaning "ruler's sign" or "sign of royalty".

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.

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.