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    Girl Names That Mean Sun

    278 names with meanings and origins.

    Sun names (Surya, Ravi, Aditya, Aarush) carry warmth, energy and new beginnings; many families pick them for a child born at dawn or on Makar Sankranti.

    Top picks

    1. Aurora — “Dawn, new beginning”
    2. Lucy — “Light; born at dawn”
    3. Marisol — “Sea and sun”
    4. Zora — “Dawn; sunrise”
    5. Sol — “Sun”
    6. Ahana — “First rays of the sun”
    7. Sole — “Sun”
    8. Hina — “Sunlight; greens”
    9. Eilidh — “Sun ray”
    10. Sunniva — “Sun gift”
    • Girl · Indian · “Sun, The one with Aruna as his charioteer”

    • Girl · Sanskrit · “First ray of the sun; first rays of the sun”

    • Girl · Sanskrit · “First rays of the sun”

    • Girl · Indian · “All pervading radiance and brilliance of Sun”

    • Unisex · Italian · “An Italian name meaning dawn, also used as a place name referring to the city of Alba.”

    • Girl · Arabic · “An Arabic name that means beautiful sunshine. It is a poetic name used to describe brightness, warmth, and natural beauty.”

    • Girl · French · “This French name means a gift from Apollo. It is the feminine form of a name honoring the Greek god of the sun and music.”

    • Girl · Greek · “A Greek name meaning a gift from the god Apollo, often associated with strength, light, and the sun.”

    • Unisex · Sanskrit · “In njals saga the killer of althing; sun”

    • Girl · Indian · “Dawn, Red Sky in the early morning, First rays of the Sun”

    • Girl · Sanskrit · “Dawn; brilliant; sun; dawn, red cow; dawn; sunrise”

    • Girl · Sanskrit · “Glow of dawn; red glow; red glow of dawn; red colour; glow of the dawn”

    • Girl · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning the first ray of the sun. It symbolizes a new beginning and the brightness of the early morning.”

    • Unisex · Japanese · “Born at dawn; physician. asa was the name of an old testament king of judah, and after disuse, the name was revived by 17th century puritans. famous bearer: historian asa briggs.healer”

    • Unisex · English · “An English name that poetically describes the act of starting one's life at the break of dawn.”

    • Girl · Latin · “Dawn, new beginning”

    • Girl · French · “French form of the latin aurora roman goddess of the dawn”

    • Unisex · Sanskrit · “My god; father; lord of mine; the sun and air”

    • Girl · Indian · “Descendent of the Sun, Brilliant, Sacred”

    • Girl · Indian · “Descendent of the Sun, Brilliant, Sacred”

    • Unisex · Sanskrit · “Rooted in Sanskrit, this name means the sun. It is a common name representing light, fame, and a bright presence in the sky.”

    • Girl · Sanskrit · “In Sanskrit, this name refers to the River Yamuna. The name literally translates to daughter of the sun, reflecting Hindu mythology.”

    • Girl · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit feminine name meaning the sun's beloved. It describes someone who is cherished by or reflects the brilliance of the sun.”

    • Girl · Sanskrit · “In Sanskrit, this name means the radiant sun and is also an association for the sacred Tulsi plant.”

    • Girl · Indian · “Image, Reflection, Also referred to as the disk of brightness surrounding the Sun, Moon”

    • Girl · Indian · “An Indian name referring to the disc of the moon or sun. It evokes celestial beauty and the radiant shape of heavenly bodies.”

    • Girl · Italian · “An Italian name meaning 'sun,' functioning as a feminine form of Cyrus or a variant of Cyril.”

    • Girl · English · “An English floral name derived from the Old English phrase 'day's eye', referring to how the flower opens at dawn.”

    • Girl · Greek · “Diana, sunrise; aurora. the first appearance of daylight; daybreak. dawn. from the english word dawn”

    • Girl · English · “The first appearance of daylight, daybreak”

    • Girl · English · “The first appearance of daylight, daybreak”

    • Girl · English · “The first appearance of daylight, daybreak”

    • Girl · English · “The first appearance of daylight, daybreak”

    • Girl · English · “The first appearance of daylight, daybreak”

    • Girl · English · “The first appearance of daylight, daybreak”

    • Girl · English · “The first appearance of daylight, daybreak”

    • Unisex · English · “Bright and sunny town; a town that is full of sunshine”

    • Girl · Indian · “Every lighting in our face, King of the solar race”

    • Girl · English · “Donoma means 'sight of the sun,' bringing to mind a bright, illuminating presence, full of warmth and joy.”

    • Girl · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit female name meaning daughter of the sun, symbolizing light and warmth.”

    • Girl · Scottish · “Sun ray”

    • Girl · Irish · “This is the Irish Gaelic form of the name Eleanor, which is believed to mean shining light or sun ray.”

    • Girl · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name associated with lightning and the Ravi River, symbolizing energy and the flow of water.”

    • Girl · Spanish · “Gift of the sun a name given to many saints”

    • Girl · Greek · “A Greek female name meaning daughter of the sun or shining light, related to the name Helen.”

    • Girl · French · “A French name meaning daughter of the sun. It is also associated with the Hebrew expression meaning Jehovah is God.”

    • Girl · Greek · “This female name of Greek origin translates to daughter of the sun, reflecting radiant warmth and light.”

    • Girl · English · “An English female name referring to the goddess of the dawn, associated with new beginnings and light.”

    • Girl · Arabic · “This Arabic name translates to the dawn and refers to the specific time of the first morning prayer in Islam.”

    • Girl · Arabic · “An Arabic name meaning delightful sunshine. It evokes images of warmth, light, and a radiant personality.”

    • Girl · Indian · “A vedic Mantra praising the Sun, A sacred verse, A Goddess, Mother of the Vedas”

    • Girl · Arabic · “In Arabic, this name means a young deer or gazelle, and can also refer to the sun. It symbolizes grace, speed, and light.”

    • Girl · English · “This English name translates to the house of the rising sun. It evokes imagery of dawn and new beginnings within a domestic setting.”

    • Girl · French · “The light of the sun; german form of helen”

    • Girl · Slavic · “This Slavic name means the light of the sun, symbolizing warmth, radiance, and a bright personality.”

    • Girl · English · “A radiant name meaning 'light from the sun' or 'sunshine.' It's perfect for a child who brings warmth and brightness into your life.”

    • Girl · Japanese · “Sunlight; greens”

    • Unisex · Greek · “A Greek name meaning bright. It is widely considered a variant of the name Elena, referencing light or sunshine.”

    • Unisex · African · “A name of African origin that signifies light, sunshine, and a joyous spirit.”

    • Unisex · Sanskrit · “Pure; a diminutive of any names ending in ina or ena (ie. christina) used as a nickname. famous bearer: in 1906 queen victorias granddaughter victoria eugenie julia ena, known as princess ena, became queen of spain; lord surya”

    • Girl · Sanskrit · “This name of Sanskrit origin refers to the Ravi River in India and is often associated with the daughter of the ocean in Hindu mythology.”

    • Girl · Arabic · “A beautiful Arabic name that describes the specific moment of the coming up of the sun or dawn.”

    • Girl · Arabic · “Jazmenia is a vibrant name, meaning 'flower of the sunrise,' suggesting a radiant and beautiful start to your child's life.”

    • Girl · Indian · “Life, Feminine of jovian derived from jove who was the roman mythological jupiter and father of the Sky, One of 108 names of the Sun God”

    • Girl · Indian · “Life, Feminine of jovian derived from jove who was the roman mythological jupiter and father of the Sky, One of 108 names of the Sun God”

    • Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “This Hebrew name for females means 'that made the sun stand still.' It is a biblical reference to divine intervention in nature.”

    • Girl · Indian · “Flame, Light, Lamp, The light of the Sun”

    • Unisex · Sanskrit · “Light; flame, lamp; flame, light; flame; light; lamp; the light of the sun”

    • Girl · Indian · “An Indian name meaning brilliant like a ray of the sun. It suggests a person who is bright and full of energy.”

    • Girl · Arabic · “An Arabic name for girls meaning the morning light of the sun. It symbolizes a new beginning and the warmth of the early dawn.”

    • Girl · Sanskrit · “Lover of the sun god; pandavas' mother; mother of pandavas”

    • Girl · Dutch · “A Dutch name that means 'the light of the sun,' suggesting brightness, warmth, and a radiant personality.”

    • Girl · French · “Bond; daughter of the sun diminutive of eliana”

    • Girl · English · “Daughter of the sun diminutive of eliana”

    • Girl · Latin · “Light; born at dawn”

    • Girl · Arabic · “An Arabic name that translates to bright and beautiful as the sun, often used to describe a radiant and glowing personality.”

    • Girl · Spanish · “Sea and sun”

    • Girl · Spanish · “In Roman mythology, this name belongs to the goddess of the morning and the dawn, symbolizing new beginnings.”

    • Girl · Arabic · “This name of Persian and Arabic origin signifies kindness, sweetness, and the charm associated with the sun.”

    • Girl · Sanskrit · “Derived from Sanskrit, this is the feminine form of Mihir. It translates to the sun, representing brightness and radiant energy.”

    • Unisex · Sanskrit · “This unisex name comes from Sanskrit and Persian traditions, representing the god of the sun or a loyal friend.”

    • Girl · Arabic · “The luminous one; the light of the sun; light, sunshine”

    • Unisex · Spanish · “This name refers to the Aztec god of the sun in Spanish-influenced contexts. It symbolizes the power and radiance of the solar deity.”

    • Girl · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name for girls means the first light of the dawn. It represents new beginnings and the initial glow of the morning sun.”

    • Girl · Arabic · “An Arabic name for girls that translates to light or the radiance of sunshine.”

    • Girl · Irish · “With roots in Irish and Latin, this name means golden or refers to the beauty of the golden dawn.”

    • Unisex · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning limit or boundary, also used to describe someone brilliant like the sun.”

    • Girl · Indian · “Sun, Fire, Goddess Parvati, Graceful or flow of water”

    • Girl · Indian · “Sun, Fire, Goddess Parvati, Graceful or flow of water”

    • Girl · Persian · “Dawn”

    • Girl · Indian · “Lakshmi and Parvati, Goddess of wealth and courage, Also name came from Sun, A Raagini”

    • Girl · Sanskrit · “In Sanskrit, this female name refers to a Raagini or the wife of the Sun. It conveys a sense of light and solar power.”

    • Girl · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name for females that represents the morning or the direction of the east, where the sun rises.”

    • Girl · Indian · “Prathama Usha - first rays of the morning Sun”

    • Unisex · Sanskrit · “A versatile Sanskrit name used for any gender that translates to a single ray of light or the shining rays of the sun.”

    • Girl · Indian · “Ray of light or Sun rays, Silken, Full of light”

    • Girl · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name means sunny or the beauty of the sun. It evokes brightness and a radiant personality.”

    • Girl · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name that literally means sunlight or the radiant light cast by the sun.”

    • Girl · Indian · “Sunshine'' href=''Girl-Names-for-Meaning-Sunshine.aspx''>Sunshine, Held in the lap of the Sun God”

    • Girl · Indian · “Ray of light or Sun rays, Silken, Full of light”

    • Girl · French · “This French name combines the meaning of dawn with the imagery of a graceful rose, suggesting a bright and lovely new beginning.”

    • Girl · African · “Derived from the Arabic word sabiha, this name means beautiful or relating to the forenoon. It suggests the brightness and clarity of the morning sun.”

    • Girl · Arabic · “This Arabic name refers to the morning eastern wind. It evokes the refreshing breeze felt at daybreak.”

    • Unisex · Sanskrit · “Awakening; sun; dawn; time before day break, bewitch; dawn”

    • Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “God hears; diminutive of samson: sun child; bright sun”

    • Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “Diminutive of samson: sun child; bright sun; short for samuel of samanta”

    • Girl · Sanskrit · “Derived from Sanskrit, this female name means intellect. It is also the name of the goddess who was the wife of Surya Dev, the sun god.”

    • Girl · Sanskrit · “Little princess; princess; spanish variant of sarah: princess; goddess durga; river; river; river, sun”

    • Girl · Sanskrit · “Coming from Sanskrit, this name means celestial or belonging to the heavens, relating to the sun or sky.”

    • Girl · Sanskrit · “Same color; daughter of the ocean; daughter of the ocean, wife of sun”

    • Girl · Indian · “An Indian name referring to the daughter of Ashvapati, often linked to solar deities and light.”

    • Unisex · Sanskrit · “A unisex Sanskrit name representing the brilliance, lustre, or radiant light of the sun.”

    • Girl · Indian · “Devoted wife of legend; sun ray”

    • Girl · Arabic · “An Arabic name that signifies the beautiful sunshine of the day and the early morning light.”

    • Girl · Arabic · “This Arabic female name refers to the dawn or the beautiful redness seen in the sky during sunset.”

    • Unisex · Sanskrit · “Shams beautifully means sun, fragrance, or the sun, evoking warmth, brightness, and a sweet presence.”

    • Unisex · Latin · “Sun”

    • Girl · Spanish · “A Spanish feminine name meaning sunshine or referring to a warm wind that blows from the east.”

    • Girl · Spanish · “Sun”

    • Girl · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name that translates to golden or daughter of the sun, representing brightness and radiance.”

    • Girl · German · “A German girl's name meaning sun battle maiden. It combines the warmth of the sun with the strength of a female warrior.”

    • Girl · German · “Sonnehilde means "Sun battle maiden." This name suggests a radiant and courageous spirit, strong and bright.”

    • Girl · English · “This feminine name of English origin means as bright as the sun. It is a poetic name signifying radiant light and warmth.”

    • Girl · German · “A German girl's name meaning sun battle maiden. This traditional name reflects the dual qualities of solar radiance and warrior strength.”

    • Girl · German · “Sunhilda means "Sun battle maiden." This name suggests a radiant and courageous spirit, strong and bright.”

    • Girl · German · “Sunhilde means "Sun battle maiden." This name suggests a radiant and courageous spirit, strong and bright.”

    • Girl · English · “To bring sunshine, happiness into ones life”

    • Girl · Scandinavian · “Sun gift”

    • Unisex · English · “An English name meaning brilliant and cheerful, directly associated with the light and warmth of the sun.”

    • Girl · Arabic · “An Arabic name that signifies sunshine and brightness, representing a radiant and light-filled personality.”

    • Unisex · Sanskrit · “A prominent Sanskrit name referring to the sun or the Hindu sun god who illuminates the universe.”

    • Girl · African · “An African name meaning a golden ray of sun or an advanced guard.”

    • Girl · Sanskrit · “Daughter of the sun god; the sun's daughter”

    • Girl · Sanskrit · “Same as tapi; same as tapi, daughter of sun”

    • Unisex · Sanskrit · “A unisex Sanskrit name meaning boat or sun. It can also refer to the goddess of the earth.”

    • Girl · Greek · “A name with Greek associations to a window, also linked to Scandinavian origins as a goddess of the dawn.”

    • Girl · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name for females meaning one who has risen. It is frequently associated with the beauty of the sunrise.”

    • Girl · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit feminine name that means the rising sun, representing new beginnings and the dawn of a new day.”

    • Girl · Indian · “Dawn”

    • Girl · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name describes the first rays of the morning sun. It represents the light and hope associated with the dawn.”

    • Girl · Sanskrit · “This feminine name is of Sanskrit origin and means dawn or first light. It represents the beginning of the day.”

    • Girl · Indian · “Biggest in universe, The Sun or the king, Resplendent, Splendor”

    • Girl · Indian · “The first light of dawn, Elegance, Beauty, Praise, Wealth, Praise”

    • Girl · Arabic · “An Arabic name meaning the first light of day or dawn. It symbolizes a new beginning and hope.”

    • Girl · Chinese · “A Chinese name that captures the beautiful glow of the sunrise or the rosy clouds of dawn.”

    • Girl · Arabic · “The bright dawn; a spelling variation of the name zahrah, meaning a flower in bloom; flower, beauty, star”

    • Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Derived from Hebrew roots, this name symbolizes the awakening of the day or the light of the dawn.”

    • Girl · Arabic · “An Arabic name meaning dawn or the light of day. It symbolizes the beginning of a new day and the clarity of morning light.”

    • Girl · Slavic · “Dawn; sunrise”

    • Girl · Indian · “Sunshine.”

    • Girl · Indian · “First Ray of Sun, Heavenly, Rice, Queen”

    • Girl · Indian · “First rays of the morning Sun”

    • Girl · Indian · “Belonging to the Sun”

    • Girl · Indian · “First rays of Sun, Gift of God”

    • Girl · Indian · “Sun or moon.”

    • Girl · Japanese · “Beauty of dawn.”

    • Girl · Indian · “Daughter who is having rights of Sun”

    • Girl · English · “Light of dawn.”

    • Girl · English · “The sun.”

    • Girl · English · “The sun.”

    • Girl · Indian · “The sun.”

    • Girl · Indian · “Dawn, Passionate, Precious”

    • Girl · Indian · “The glow of dawn”

    • Girl · Tamil · “Sun.”

    • Girl · Tamil · “Dawn, white cow.”

    • Girl · Indian · “First Ray of Sun”

    • Girl · Indian · “Born of the Sun, Healthy”

    • Girl · Tamil · “Dawn.”

    • Girl · Indian · “Bright like rays of the Sun”

    • Girl · Tamil · “The sun.”

    • Girl · English · “Resurrection / the rising sun”

    • Girl · Indian · “Roman Goddess of dawn”

    • Girl · Indian · “River Yamuna, Born of the Sun”

    • Girl · Indian · “A Raagini (wife of Sun)”

    • Girl · English · “The dawn.”

    • Unisex · Chinese · “Dawn.”

    • Girl · English · “Daybreak.”

    • Girl · Spanish · “Sun of god.”

    • Girl · English · “Dawn.”

    • Girl · Punjabi · “Incense, sunlight”

    • Girl · Indian · “Suryadev, The Sun”

    • Girl · Indian · “The Sun, Lord of light”

    • Girl · Unknown origin · “Sunshine.”

    • Girl · Unknown origin · “Sunshine.”

    • Girl · Greek · “The dawn.”

    • Girl · Arabic · “Break of dawn.”

    • Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Valley of sun.”

    • Unisex · Unknown origin · “A ray of sunlight.”

    • Girl · Vietnamese · “Sunshine and warmth.”

    • Girl · Spanish · “Dawn.”

    • Girl · Greek · “Sun.”

    • Girl · Greek · “The sun.”

    • Girl · Hungarian · “Beautiful, sunshine.”

    • Girl · Indian · “Radiant, Another name of the Sun”

    • Girl · Indian · “Life like, Rising Sun”

    • Girl · Indian · “Life like, Rising Sun”

    • Girl · Indian · “The rising sun.”

    • Girl · Indian · “The sun.”

    • Girl · Punjabi · “The lamp with the first ray of sunlight”

    • Girl · Arabic · “Morning sun.”

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