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Soleil

“sun”

About the name Soleil

Soleil is a French name meaning ‘sun’, derived from the Old French word ‘soleil’. Notably, Soleil Moon Frye is a well-known actress who brought attention to the name in the 1980s and 1990s. Its cheerful connotation makes it a lovely choice for a girl.

Meaning
sun
Origin
French
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
so-LAY(2 syl.)

Variants and spellings

No common variant spellings are widely recorded.

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Middle names for Soleil

  • Soleil Marie
  • Soleil Anne
  • Soleil Joy
  • Soleil Claire
  • Soleil Renee

Questions about Soleil

What does Soleil mean?
Soleil is a French name meaning "sun".
How do you pronounce Soleil?
Soleil is pronounced so-LAY, with emphasis on the second syllable.

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