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Solimar
How to Pronounce Solimar
Pronounced soh-lee-MAR /ˌsoʊ.liˈmɑr/Medium
Meaning: A Spanish blend joining Sol ('the sun', from Latin sol) with Mar ('the sea', from Latin mare); 'sun and sea'Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Solimar is a Spanish blend joining Sol, 'the sun' (Latin sol), with Mar, 'the sea' (Latin mare) — 'sun and sea'. Also the name of a beautiful beach in Puerto Rico. A lyrical, breezy name (said 'soh-lee-MAR'; nicknames Sol, Mar).
In the U.S. it appears in Puerto Rican and Hispanic families. Rare, sun-and-sea at the root, and breezy.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Solimar mean?
Solimar joins Sol ('the sun') and Mar ('the sea') — 'sun and sea'.
How do you pronounce Solimar?
It's said soh-lee-MAR /ˌsoʊ.liˈmɑr/ — three syllables, stress on the third.
Is Solimar a boy or girl name?
Solimar is a girl's name.
How popular is Solimar?
Solimar is a rare name in the U.S.













