Names That Mean Sun

The Swedish spelling of the Icelandic Álfsól, this name combines the elements <em>alfr</em> meaning "elf" and <em>sol</em> 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.

Alfsol

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.

Rashmi

Names that mean sun evoke summer, warmth, fire, and the zodiac fire signs of Aries, Sagittarius, and especially Leo, making them ideal 

Names with sun meanings might also reference the names of 

 or the sun or other fire-related mythological figures. These include Apollo and Sunna.

Girl names that mean sun in the US Top 1000 

Boy names that mean sun in the US Top 1000

Unique and uncommon baby names with sun meanings

 include Oriana, Sampson, Sunniva, and Soleil. 

Names that mean sun from international sources

 include the Spanish Helio, the Gaelic Eilidh, and the Hindi Kalinda.

All our baby names for boys and girls that mean sun are here.

Names that mean sun include fashionable choices such as Cyrus, Elio, and Sunny itself, with top names meaning sun and unique names with sun meanings for baby girls and baby boys. (Page 6)