Is Sol a boy or girl name?

It is unisex; it is commonly a masculine name in English and Jewish cultures (often short for Solomon) and a feminine name in Spanish-speaking cultures (meaning 'sun').

What is the biblical origin of Sol?

While 'Sol' itself is Latin for sun, it is used biblically as a diminutive of Solomon, which comes from the Hebrew word 'shalom' meaning peace.

Is Sol used as a standalone name?

Yes, while often a nickname for Solomon, Saul, or Marisol, it is frequently registered as a legal standalone first name.

Sol

/SAHL (English) or SOHL (Spanish)/

Latin, Spanish, Hebrew

Sol is a Latin, Spanish, Hebrew baby name pronounced /SAHL (English) or SOHL (Spanish)/. A name representing the sun or a peaceful soul.

Meaning of Sol

A name representing the sun or a peaceful soul.

In Latin and Spanish, Sol translates directly to 'sun', referencing the Roman solar deity. As a Hebrew name, it often serves as a short form of Solomon (Shlomo), meaning 'peace'. In Yiddish contexts, it is sometimes used as a nickname for Solomon or Saul.

Origin: Latin, Spanish, Hebrew
Pronunciation: /SAHL (English) or SOHL (Spanish)/

Cultural background

The name is frequently used as a feminine name in Spanish-speaking countries and as a masculine name in Jewish and English-speaking communities.

Variations & nicknames

Soleil
Solana
Solomon
Saul
Solange
Marisol

Famous people named Sol

Well-known namesakes — celebrities, historical figures and characters.

Sol LeWitt
Influential American conceptual and minimalist artist
Art · 20th Century
Sol Campbell
Renowned English professional footballer and manager
Sport · 21st Century
Sol Bamba
Ivorian professional footballer
Sport · 21st Century
Sol Bloom
US Representative and entertainment impresario
Politics · Mid-20th Century
Sol Peramutter
Astrophysicist and Nobel Prize laureate
Science · Modern
Sol Star
Merchant and early settler of Deadwood, South Dakota
History · Late 19th Century

Frequently asked about Sol

Is Sol a boy or girl name?: It is unisex; it is commonly a masculine name in English and Jewish cultures (often short for Solomon) and a feminine name in Spanish-speaking cultures (meaning 'sun').
What is the biblical origin of Sol?: While 'Sol' itself is Latin for sun, it is used biblically as a diminutive of Solomon, which comes from the Hebrew word 'shalom' meaning peace.
Is Sol used as a standalone name?: Yes, while often a nickname for Solomon, Saul, or Marisol, it is frequently registered as a legal standalone first name.

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