Names That Mean Sun, Real Meanings and Origins
Sun names carry a natural warmth across the languages that use them, and several also connect directly to sun-related mythology and imagery.
Names that mean sun
- Chinatsu (Japanese, meaning sun, literally translating to “thousand summers”)
- Grishma (Sanskrit, meaning sunny)
- Aygün (Turkish, a combined name where “ay” means moon and “gün” means sun, pairing both meanings in one name)
- Cyrus (Persian, commonly read as meaning like the sun, historically tied to Cyrus the Great)
- Elio (Italian, tied to the same root as Helios, the Greek god of the sun)
Frequently asked questions
What is the most popular name that means sun?
Cyrus is the most established and widely used current name in this category in English-speaking countries.
Does Aygün mean sun or moon?
Both, in a sense. It’s a Turkish name that combines “ay” (moon) and “gün” (sun) into one word, carrying both meanings at once rather than picking just one.
Is Elio connected to Greek mythology?
Yes, it shares its root with Helios, the Greek god of the sun, though Elio itself is the Italian form rather than a direct mythological name.
Related reading
Related concept pages: names that mean moon, names that mean star, names that mean fire.