Sol
Meaning of Sol
Sol is a little name that carries a lot of light. In Spanish and Latin, it means “sun,” so it instantly paints your child as a pocket-sized sunrise, bright enough to chase away any morning grogginess. In Hebrew circles it also serves as a friendly shorthand for Solomon, giving it an extra layer of wisdom and musical flair (think “Do-Re-Mi”’s sunny note). Because it’s unisex, Sol slips easily onto any birth certificate, and its fast, one-syllable punch feels modern while its roots reach back through centuries of storytelling and song. American parents have been quietly rediscovering the name—its steady climb in the charts shows that word is spreading, but it’s still rare enough to feel special on the playground. If you’re hunting for a name that glows without showing off, Sol might be the perfect little star for your family galaxy.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as sohl (/sol/)
English
- Pronunced as sohl (/soʊl/)
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Notable People Named Sol
| Sol Campbell is a highly regarded English former footballer and manager, known as one of the best centre-backs after playing 20 years in the Premier League and 11 years for England. |
| Sol LeWitt - Solomon "Sol" LeWitt was an American artist renowned for his work in conceptual art and minimalism. |
| Sol Kumin, an American business leader and philanthropist, made horseracing history in 2018 by winning both the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby in the same weekend and co-owning Triple Crown winner Justify. |
| Sol Kerzner - Solomon 'Sol' Kerzner was a South African business magnate who founded major hotel groups and faced political and business controversies. |
| Sol Smith Russell - Solomon Smith Russell was a 19th-century American comedic stage actor who began performing as a boy during the Civil War. |
| Sol Worth was a painter and scholar of photography and visual communication. |
| Sol Alexander Rosenberg is an American hip hop artist whose 2012 album "Yours Truly" was critically acclaimed and reached number one on the iTunes U.S. Hip-Hop Albums Chart. |
| Sol Price was an American retailer who founded FedMart, Price Club, and PriceSmart and is recognized as the father of the warehouse store retail model. |
| Sol Spiegelman, an American molecular biologist, developed nucleic acid hybridization, which laid the foundation for recombinant DNA technology. |
| Sol Goldman was a prominent American real estate investor who owned the largest private property portfolio in New York City, including the Chrysler Building. |
| Sol Geoffrey Atlas was an American real estate developer known for his influential work in the field. |
| Sol Myron Linowitz was an American diplomat, lawyer, and businessman. |
| Sol Stern was an American journalist and author of "Breaking Free," known for his extensive work on education reform. |
| Sol Yaged was an American jazz clarinetist heavily influenced by Benny Goodman. |
| Sol Rabinowitz - Saul "Sol" Rabinowitz founded and produced Baton Records, an independent R&B label in 1950s New York City. |
