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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Sun (name of the Germanic sun deity)
- Origin
- Germanic/Old Norse
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- SUN-ah
Sunna is a Germanic and Old Norse name meaning "sun" — it's the name of the Germanic sun deity. If you're drawn to nature and mythology names, this is a direct, literal one: it points straight at the sun itself. It's used as a gender-neutral name and fits a clean, modern style.
Meaning & Origin of Sunna
Meaning: Sun (name of the Germanic sun deity).
Origin: Germanic/Old Norse.
How to Pronounce Sunna
SUN-ahIPA /ˈsʌnə/
Popularity of Sunna
Sunna does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
Names Like Sunna
These names share Sunna’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Sunna mean?
Sun (name of the Germanic sun deity).
How do you pronounce Sunna?
Sunna is pronounced SUN-ah (IPA: /ˈsʌnə/).
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