Names That Mean Sun

A vibrant name of Armenian origin, Hayarpi is a nature-inspired choice that could be a meaningful option for anyone wanting to honor Armenian heritage.

A rare Georgian name with a poetic meaning, Mzistvala combines mze meaning "sun" and tvali meaning "eye". The 'M' at the beginning is softly pronounced. .

A sunny and gentle sounding name used throughout India, Rashmi is a unisex option, though it is used more often as a feminine choice. Notable bearers include actress Rashmi Gautam and model, dancer and actress Rashami Desai. The name can also be used as a short form of Rajalakshmi, a compound name blending Raja and Lakshmi giving it the meaning "ruler's sign" or "sign of royalty".

A sunny, gentle sounding name used throughout India, Rashmi is a unisex option, though it is used more often as a feminine choice. A notable bearer is cricketer Rashmi Parida.

Like Mia but with a zippy Z in the middle, Mzia is a mini-name from Georgia with a sunny meaning.

This bright, spirited, and summery name derives from the Serbian and Croatian word sunce meaning "sun".

A spiky and vivid sounding name, Sonnika could be an elaboration of Sonya, itself a form of Sophia, or derived from the German word sonne "sun". Alternatively, it could be a variation on the Hindi names Soniya and Sonika meaning "golden, lovely, beloved".