Solange

The name Solange is the French variant of the Latin name Sollemnia and carries the meaning "the Solemn" or "the Religious". This derivation comes from the Latin word sollemnis, which means "solemn, festive, religious". The name became particularly widespread due to the veneration of Saint Solange of Bourges, who lived in the 9th century.

What does the name Solange mean?

Solange, as the French form of the Latin name Sollemnia, means "the Solemn" or "the Religious". This meaning derives from the Latin term sollemnis, which means "solemn, festive, religious". The popularity of the name is closely linked to the veneration of Saint Solange of Bourges, whose feast day is celebrated on May 10. In French-speaking regions, the girl's name Solange is widely used and also appears in the variant Solène. Additionally, there are other variants such as Solemnia, Solenn, Solenne, Solina, Soline, Solongia, Solyane, and Solyne.

Where does the name Solange come from?

Solange is a feminine first name that has its origins in Latin and carries the meaning "the Solemn" or "the Religious". The Latin term sollemnis stands for "solemn, festive, religious". The language in which this name is used is French.

How do you pronounce Solange?

The pronunciation of Solange is both two-syllable and three-syllable and flows particularly smoothly due to the French sound structure. The name is typically pronounced as "So-lange" [zoˈlɑ̃ːʒ], with soft consonants combined with nasal-tinged vowels. The nasal sound at the end gives the name a gentle, slightly resonant quality, making Solange sound elegant and ethereal – sonorous, soft, and with a fine, cultivated note.

When is the name day of Solange?

The name day for Solange is celebrated on May 10 in remembrance of Saint Solange of Bourges.

Popularity

In Germany, Solange is a rather rare first name. In 2020, it ranked 4,158th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2007, when it reached 1,198th place. Over the last ten years, Solange has been given as a first name about 40 times, placing it at 4,479th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,836th. The popularity of the name also varies in other countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Lala / Lange / So / Sol / Soli / Solinchen / Solja / Solo / Soly

Famous people

• Danielle Solange Curzon (equestrian)
• Saint Solange (French martyr)
• Solange Ancona (composer)
• Solange Berry (Belgian singer)
• Solange Bertrand (French painter)
• Solange D'Herbez de la Tour (French architect)
• Solange Dymenzstein (singer)
• Solange Gomez (Argentinian actress)
• Solange Knowles (American singer and sister of Beyonce Knowles)
• Solange Magalhaes (artist from Brazil)
• Solange Michel (singer from France)
• Solange Tagliavini (Argentinian handball player)
• Solange Terac (film director from France)
• Solange Wilvert (Brazilian model)
• Solange Witteveen (French high jumper)