Solar comes from the word solar — Latin solaris, 'of the sun, relating to the sun'. A bold, modern word-name radiating sunny energy, used for both sexes, here for girls.

It registers thinly in records. Very rare, of-the-sun at the root, and bright.

Did you know? Solar, from Latin solaris ('of the sun'), names the radiant power of the sun — a bold, modern word-name (the artist Solar; used for both sexes).

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Oxford English Dictionary — solar — word origin

Variations

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Nicknames

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What does the name Solar mean?

Solar is the word for 'of the sun, relating to the sun' (Latin solaris).

How do you pronounce Solar?

It's said SOH-lər /ˈsoʊ.lər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Solar a boy or girl name?

Solar is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Solar?

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