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Saule

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Pronounced SOW-leh /ˈsaʊ.lɛ/Medium

Meaning: From the Baltic Saule, 'sun'; the Baltic sun-goddess who rides across the sky and gives light, warmth, and life; we note the goddessLow

In 30 seconds: Sun: Saule is the Baltic sun-goddess. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'SOW-leh'). We note the goddess.
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Origin LowBaltic
MeaningFrom the Baltic Saule, 'sun'; the Baltic sun-goddess who rides across the sky and gives light, warmth, and life; we note the goddess
U.S. rank (2020)#17105
2020 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 5

History & Origin

Saule comes from the Baltic Saule, 'sun'; the Baltic sun-goddess (we note the goddess). A crisp, classic name (said 'SOW-leh').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name (a Lithuanian/Latvian given name). Rare, sun at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Saule is 'sun' in Baltic — the sun-goddess who rides across the sky in her chariot and gives light, warmth, and life — a crisp, storied name (we note the goddess; said 'SOW-leh').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Saule — Baltic mythology; goddess

Variations

Saulė

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Saule mean?

Saule is Baltic for 'sun'; the sun-goddess who rides across the sky. We note the goddess.

How do you pronounce Saule?

It's said SOW-leh /ˈsaʊ.lɛ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Saule a boy or girl name?

Saule is a girl's name.

How popular is Saule?

Saule is a very rare name in the U.S.

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