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Solas

♂ Boy

Pronounced SOH-lus /ˈsoʊ.ləs/Medium

Meaning: From the Irish word solas, 'light' — and, by extension, comfort and joy. In English the near-homophone 'solace' means consolation. The name is also widely known as an elven character in the Dragon Age games, a route we note.Medium

In 30 seconds: An Irish word-name: solas means 'light', with a sense of comfort (said 'SOH-lus'). Also a Dragon Age character — we note both.
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Origin MediumIrish
MeaningFrom the Irish word solas, 'light' — and, by extension, comfort and joy. In English the near-homophone 'solace' means consolation. The name is also widely known as an elven character in the Dragon Age games, a route we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#13910
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 5

History & Origin

Solas is Irish for 'light', carrying warmth and comfort with it, and it chimes closely with the English word solace. Its recent visibility owes a great deal to the Dragon Age games, where Solas is a major elven character — a pop-culture route we note plainly alongside the Irish word. Soft, luminous, and gentle (said 'SOH-lus').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, Irish, and luminous.

Did you know? Solas is the Irish word for 'light', and it sits a breath away from English 'solace', comfort. Gamers will also know Solas as an elven character in Dragon Age, a route we note plainly (said 'SOH-lus').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Solas — Irish 'light; comfort'; Dragon Age character

Variations

SolaceSollas

Nicknames

SolSollie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Solas mean?

Solas is the Irish word for 'light', with a sense of comfort and joy. It is also the name of an elven character in Dragon Age.

How do you pronounce Solas?

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

Is Solas a boy or girl name?

Solas is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Solas?

Solas is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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