893 Baby Names That Mean 'Sun'

Names that mean 'Sun' are valued in many cultures because they represent warmth, life, and energy. Ancient civilizations like the Egyptians, Incas, and Aztecs worshiped the Sun as a god, seeing it as a symbol of life and strength. In Hinduism, the Sun is honored as the god Surya; in Christianity, the "Sun of Righteousness" refers to the Messiah.

Choosing a name that means Sun can bring brightness and joy to your child's life. For example, Soleil, which means ‘Sun’ in French, feels warm and elegant. Another lovely option is Surya, a strong Sanskrit name linked to the Hindu sun god, symbolizing power and wisdom. If you want a shorter name, Sol, meaning ‘peace, Sun,’ is simple and cheerful, making it great for parents who like minimalist names.

For boys, names like Helios, from Greek mythology, are classic and strong, reminding us of the sun god who drove his chariot across the sky. For girls, names like Eliana, meaning ‘Sun’ in Hebrew, convey grace and beauty. With these baby names inspired by the Sun, you'll find a bright and wonderful range of options that show the beauty and warmth of this universal symbol. Whether you like names from mythology, religion, or different languages, there is a perfect sun-inspired name for your child.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Eliana		Girl	God has given the answer; Sun
Eloise		Girl	Healthy; Wide; Whole; Sun; Famous warrior
Elliana		Girl	My God has answered; Sun; Light of favor
Elaina		Girl	Sun; Sunshine; Bright
Kiara		Girl	Dark; Bright; Shining; Peaceful; A lady with dusk hair; First ray of the sun
Cyrus		Boy	Sun; Lord; Young; Hero
Elianna		Girl	Bright shining light; Sun
Apollo		Boy	Greek Sun God; Strength; Father lion; Father light
Ari		Boy	Lion; Eagle; Brave; Most holy; Sun-like; Visible; Generous; Chief; Superior
Helen		Girl	Warm; Moon; To shine; Light; Sun
Mina		Girl	Precious blue stone; Love; A place near Makkah; Goddess of sun, moon, and stars; Fierce protector
Samson		Boy	Sun
Ellianna		Girl	My God has answered; Sun; Light of favor
Aliana		Girl	Torch; Corposant; Moon; Sun; Most Holy; Noble and gracious
Sam		Boy	Name of God; God has heard; Sun
Kyra		Girl	Throne; Sun; Young; Lord
Halo		Girl	Luminous ring; Divine aura; Disc of the Sun or Moon
Alianna		Girl	Noble grace; Holy; Torch; Sun
Elio		Boy	The sun
Marisol		Girl	Mary of solitude; Sea and sun
Avi		Boy	Father; My God; Sun; Air
Akira		Girl	Sun; Bright; Clear
Elouise		Girl	Healthy; Wide; Whole; Sun
Roxanne		Girl	Bright star; Bright face; Sun; Sunlight; Sun god; Day
Reyansh		Boy	First ray of the morning sun; Part of a stream; A name of Lord Vishnu
Solana		Girl	Sunshine; The sun; Place exposed to the sun; Melting; Wind from the east
Aydan		Boy	One who is born out of fire; The Sun God; From the moon
Sol		Boy	Peace; Sun
Suri		Girl	Princess; Red rose; Noblewoman; Sage; Sun
Ramses		Boy	Son of Ra; The Sun God
Aarush		Boy	First ray of sun; Dawn
Syrus		Boy	Throne; Lord; Young; Humiliator of the enemy; Sun; Like sun
Elyana		Girl	Sun
Vivaan		Boy	Full of life; Twisting; Rays of the morning sun
Ravi		Boy	Sun
Shanaya		Girl	First ray of Sun; Distinguished; Eminent
Eloisa		Girl	Healthy; Wide; Whole; Sun
Aditya		Boy	Lord of the sun; Sun; Belonging to Aditi; Son of Aditi
Kyrah		Girl	Throne; Sun; Young; Lord; Black
Elanor		Girl	Star sun; Noble one
Athan		Boy	Immortal; Eternal; Everlasting; Rising sun
Aliyana		Girl	Corposant; Moon; Sun; Most holy; Noble
Ilyana		Girl	Sun ray; Kindness; Gentleness; My God is Yahweh
Surya		Boy	Sun
Anali		Girl	Fiery; Sun; Light; Favour; Grace
Sorin		Boy	He is like the Sun
Sunshine		Girl	Light from the sun
Ezran		Boy	Blessing from God; Helper; Their help; Of the sun
Alyanna		Girl	Torch; Moon; Sun; Most holy
Tidus		Boy	Sun
Sampson		Boy	Sun
Roxanna		Girl	Bright; Shining; Sun; Sunlight; Sun god; Day
Talayah		Girl	Golden ray of the sun
Aahana		Girl	Dawn; Morning glory; Immortal; First ray of the sun
Sunni		Girl	She was the gift of the Sun
Eshaan		Boy	God; Supreme Being; Lord; One of the many names of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu; Sun
Aayansh		Boy	Sun; Part; Fraction
Nara		Girl	Happy; Country; Sun; Pomegranate tree; Man
Mihira		Girl	Sun
Ciro		Boy	The sun; Young; Lord; Humiliator of the enemy
Chole		Girl	Victory; Conquest; Sun; Green shoot; Solitude
Hinata		Boy	Sunny place; Towards the sun
Cyra		Girl	Throne; Sun; Lord
Ellieana		Girl	Sun; Favor or grace; God is my light
Adyan		Boy	Pious; Religious; Sun
Ellyanna		Girl	Sun
Orianna		Girl	Gold; Rising sun; The golden one; Daughter of the light/fire
Mihir		Boy	Sun; Moon; Wind; King of all; One who belongs to the Sun family
Arun		Boy	Red; Reddish brown; Dawn; Chariot of the Sun; Eagle secret; Successful secret; Morning sun
Ellieanna		Girl	Sun
Aarish		Boy	First ray of sun
Aliannah		Girl	Torch; Corposant; Sun; Most holy
Maha		Girl	Beautiful Eyes; Half moon; Sun; Planet; Mirror; Shining white pearl
Rayansh		Boy	A part of the sun; Ray of light
Solveig		Girl	Woman of the house; Strength of the sun
Mivaan		Boy	The rays of the sun; Sunrays of God
Solange		Girl	Solemn; Religious; Sun angel;
Mehran		Boy	A kind and affectionate person; Sun
Solara		Unisex	Of the sun; Sunlight
Kavir		Boy	The Sun; Fire; Bright and radiant light; Desert
Aaditya		Boy	Belonging to Aditi; Son of Aditi; Of Aditi; The Sun
Arush		Boy	Dawn; Red; Rising sun; Good-tempered; Calm
Eliane		Girl	Sun
Rinoa		Girl	Queen; Sun-star; Radiant; Luminous
Sunflower		Girl	A kind of a yellow flower that follows the Sun
Aysia		Girl	East; Land of the Rising Sun; Living
Mirian		Unisex	Rebelliousness; Sea of bitterness; Wished for child; Love; Kindness; Sun
Aadit		Boy	Sun; Learned; First
Ahna		Girl	Gracious; Favor; Daytime; First rays of the sun; Born during the day
Eliano		Boy	Sun
Kaveer		Boy	Great; Powerful; The Sun; Fire
Sanav		Boy	Sun; Desert
Adithya		Boy	Sun God; Son of Aditi
Aelia		Girl	Sun; Sunlight; Sunshine
Alliana		Girl	Torch; Moon; Sun; Most holy
Eshan		Boy	God; Supreme Being; Lord; One of the many names of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu; Sun
Elleana		Girl	Sun
Eliany		Unisex	The sun; My God has answered
Sola		Girl	To err; To go astray; Sky; Sun
Ashir		Boy	Fire; Sun; Diamond; Consumer of sacrifices; Indestructible; Friendly

Names that mean sun are an excellent way to celebrate light and positivity in your child's life. Picking a name from this bright collection can encourage your child to follow their own path confidently. Each name has deep roots in ancient cultures and spiritual traditions, making them meaningful choices for any family. By choosing a sun-inspired name, you’re honoring a powerful symbol while giving your child a name that represents growth and warmth.