Sun
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- Name
- Sun
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- Girl name
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Sun is an English name for girls that can be directly translated as "the sunny one" or "the sun."
What does the name Sun mean?
Sun is an English name for girls, meaning "the sunny one" or "the sun." Its roots lie in the Old English word sunne, which means "sun." In Korean, Sun is considered a gender-neutral form of Seon, meaning "the virtuous one," derived from the Korean words seon (善) for "good," "virtuous" or seon (宣) for "to proclaim," "to announce." In Chinese, the name stands for "the falcon," "the descendant," or "fragrant grass," originating from the elements sǔn (隼) for "falcon," sūn (荪) for "fragrant grass," or sūn (孙) for "descendant."
Where does the name Sun come from?
The name Sun has its origins in Old English and means "the sunny one."
How do you pronounce Sun?
Sun is pronounced like 'Sann.'
Popularity
In Germany, Sun is a rather rare name. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd on the list of the most popular girls' names. Its best placement was in 2011 at 2,438th. Over the last ten years, Sun has been given as a first name about 10 times, placing it 7,402nd in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, the name is ranked 4,974th.
Nicknames & pet names
Sunny
Frequently asked questions about the name Sun
What does the name Sun mean?
The name Sun means 'the sunny one' and comes from the Old English word 'sunne,' which means 'sun.' In other languages, the name has various meanings, such as 'virtuous' in Korean or 'falcon' in Chinese.
Where does the name Sun come from?
Sun has its origins in Old English but is also found in other cultures, such as Korean and Chinese, where it has different meanings.
How popular is the name Sun?
The name Sun is known in various countries and cultures, but it has gained popularity in recent years in some regions, particularly in Scandinavian countries and among modern parents looking for unique names.