Girl Names That Mean Sun

Names linked to the sun often feel warm and optimistic, and they come from a surprising range of languages. Sol is the Spanish and Latin word for sun, and Soleil is the French. Solana has a Spanish sound with a similar feel, and Solveig is an old Scandinavian name often explained as having sun in its first part. Marisol is a Spanish name usually read as a blend of sea and sun, which gives it a bright, coastal mood, and Marysol is a variant spelling.

English word names bring the same idea in plain terms. Sunny, Sunnie and Sunni are cheerful nicknames that now stand on their own, and Sunshine is a full, joyful word name. Sunday takes its name from the day of the sun in the old week, so it fits this list neatly. Ahana adds an Indian name to the mix.

When choosing a sun name, think about how literal you want it to be. Sunshine and Sunny wear their meaning openly, while Solveig and Marisol keep it a little more hidden. Spellings matter too, since Sunny, Sunnie and Sunni all sound the same but look quite different on paper. Saying the name with your surname helps you hear whether a short or a longer choice fits best.