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Spanish/English · Unisex name

Sol

“sun; short form of Solomon”

About the name Sol

Sol is a name of Spanish and English origin. In Spanish, Sol means ‘sun’, derived from the Latin word ‘sol’. It is used as a given name, especially for girls, and sometimes as a short form of Soledad or Marisol. In English, Sol is commonly used as a diminutive of Solomon, a Hebrew name meaning ‘peace’. The name also has historical associations with the Roman sun god Sol, particularly in the form Sol Invictus. The Argentine national flag features the Sol de Mayo, a sun symbol.

Meaning
sun; short form of Solomon
Origin
Spanish/English
Gender
Unisex
Pronunciation
SOHL(1 syl.)

Variants and spellings

No common variant spellings are widely recorded.

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Middle names for Sol

  • Sol James
  • Sol Alex
  • Sol Rae
  • Sol Sky
  • Sol Lee

Questions about Sol

What does Sol mean?
Sol is a Spanish name meaning "sun; short form of Solomon".
How do you pronounce Sol?
Sol is pronounced SOHL, with emphasis on the first syllable.

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