Solange

At a Glance

Meaning

Solemn

Origin

French (from Latin sollemnis, 'solemn'); name of a 9th-century French saint

Gender

Girl

Pronunciation

soh-LAHNZHListen

Solange is a French girl's name, pronounced soh-LAHNZH, that traces back to the Latin word sollemnis, meaning 'solemn' — and to a 9th-century French saint who carried it. You may have heard it explained as meaning 'sun angel,' but that's a popular misconception; the confirmed root is that Latin word via the saint's name.

Meaning & Origin of Solange

Meaning: Solemn.

Origin: French (from Latin sollemnis, 'solemn'); name of a 9th-century French saint.

A common claim: Solange is often said to mean 'sun angel.' Actually: Solange doesn't mean 'sun angel' — that's a folk etymology; the confirmed root is Latin sollemnis ('solemn'), via a 9th-century French saint's name.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Solange

Popularity of Solange

SSA records from 1912 to 2024 show Solange peaking at #1645 in 2011, when 131 babies were given the name, before dropping to #7192 in 2024 with only 16.

Names Like Solange

These names share Solange’s style, era or origin.

• Adria
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• Angelica
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FAQ

What does the name Solange mean?

Solemn. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Solange?

Solange is pronounced soh-LAHNZH (IPA: /soʊˈlɑːnʒ/).

Is Solange a popular name right now?

Solange peaked at #1645 in 2011 and is ranked #7192 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1912–2024.)

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