Saule
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- Name
- Saule
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- Girl name
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The name Saule (Saulė) is a female name that is common in both Latvia and Lithuania. It means "the Sunny" or simply "the Sun."
What does the name Saule mean?
Saule (Saulė) is a girl's name from Latvia and Lithuania, meaning "the Sunny" or shortened to "the Sun". The roots of the name lie in the Old Baltic word *sauliā or *saulē, which means "sun" and "sunlight". In Lithuanian mythology, Saulė is also the name of the sun goddess. The Kazakh spelling is Сәуле.
Where does the name Saule come from?
The name Saule has Baltic origins and stands for "the Sunny". It is composed of the Old Baltic terms *sauliā or *saulē, which mean "sun" and "sunlight". The language influences include Kazakh, Latvian, and Lithuanian.
How do you pronounce Saule?
Sau-le, with the emphasis on the first syllable.
Popularity
In Germany, Saule is a rather rare name. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th on the list of most common girl names. Its highest placement was in 2017 at rank 3,952. Over the last ten years, the name has been given around 20 times, placing it at 7,036th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,455th.
Similar first names
Famous people
- Saule Ashimova (Croatian ballerina)
Frequently asked questions about the name Saule
What is the meaning of the name Saule?
The name Saule means 'the Sunny' or simply 'the Sun' and originates from the Old Baltic word for sun and sunlight.
Where does the name Saule come from?
Saule has Baltic roots and is common in the Latvian and Lithuanian languages. It is also found in the Kazakh spelling Сәуле.
How popular is the name Saule?
The popularity of the name Saule varies, but it is primarily common in Latvia and Lithuania. It is less known in other countries.