Soli

♂ Boy

Pronounced SOH-lee /ˈsoʊ.li/Medium

Meaning: A Parsi/Zoroastrian short form of Sohrab, a legendary Persian hero ('illustrious; shining'); the same spelling is also the musical 'soli' (plural of solo). Noted honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm Parsi name: Soli shortens Sohrab (said 'SOH-lee'). Bright, short, and storied.

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Origin LowPersian, Parsi

MeaningA Parsi/Zoroastrian short form of Sohrab, a legendary Persian hero ('illustrious; shining'); the same spelling is also the musical 'soli' (plural of solo). Noted honestly.

History & Origin

Soli is a Parsi short form of Sohrab, the legendary hero, 'illustrious; shining'. It reads bright and warm — rare in the U.S., familiar in Parsi families (said 'SOH-lee').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Parsi families. Rare, bright, and warm.

Did you know? Soli is a Parsi/Zoroastrian short form of Sohrab, a legendary Persian hero ('illustrious; shining'); it also matches the musical 'soli', which we note honestly — a bright, warm short name (said 'SOH-lee').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Soli — Parsi short form of Sohrab; also 'soli' (music)

Variations

SolySohrabSolee

Nicknames

SolSohi

Famous Bearers

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Soli mean?

Soli is a Parsi short form of Sohrab, a legendary Persian hero, 'illustrious; shining'; it also matches the musical 'soli'.

How do you pronounce Soli?

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

Is Soli a boy or girl name?

Soli is a boy's name.

How popular is Soli?

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