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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Sun; also used as a short form of Solomon
- Origin
- Spanish/Latin ('sun'), or a short form of Solomon (Hebrew)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- SOHL
Sol is pronounced SOHL, and it carries a clean, sunny meaning: in Spanish and Latin it means 'sun,' though it's also used as a short form of the Hebrew name Solomon. It's a short, modern name that fits parents drawn to minimalist, nature-inspired names. SSA records for Sol as a girl's name go back to 1880 and run through 2024.
Meaning & Origin of Sol
Meaning: Sun; also used as a short form of Solomon.
Origin: Spanish/Latin ('sun'), or a short form of Solomon (Hebrew).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Sol
SOHLIPA /ˈsoʊl/
Popularity of Sol
Sol's highest point on the SSA charts was back in 1913, when it ranked #257 with 218 girls given the name; by 2024 it ranked #819, with 336 girls given the name that year.
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FAQ
What does the name Sol mean?
Sun; also used as a short form of Solomon. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Sol?
Sol is pronounced SOHL (IPA: /ˈsoʊl/).
Is Sol a popular name right now?
Sol peaked at #257 in 1913 and is ranked #819 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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