Sunday
Meaning of Sunday
The name Sunday, primarily used for females, is a unique and vibrant choice that evokes feelings of warmth and relaxation. Pronounced as SUHN-day (/ˈsʌndeɪ/) in English, the name is derived from the Old English term "Sunnandæg," which means "day of the sun." Traditionally, Sunday has been associated with rest and reflection, being the first day of the week in many cultures and often considered a time for family gatherings and spiritual observance. The name also carries connotations of brightness and positivity, much like its variation Sunny. In recent years, Sunday has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States, with 178 occurrences recorded in 2023 alone. This upward trend reflects a growing appreciation for names that are both distinctive and imbued with positive associations.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as SUHN-day (/ˈsʌndeɪ/)
British English
- Pronunced as SUHN-dee (/ˈsʌndiː/)
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Notable People Named Sunday
| Sunday Silence was an American-bred Thoroughbred racehorse and sire who won the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes in 1989, but missed out on the Triple Crown after being defeated in the Belmont Stakes. |
| Sunday Adelaja is the founder and senior pastor of the Embassy of the Blessed Kingdom of God for All Nations, an evangelical-charismatic megachurch and a Christian denomination in Kyiv, Ukraine. |
| Sunday Ogochukwu Oliseh is a Nigerian football manager and former player, known for his career as a physical yet technically gifted defensive midfielder for top European clubs and is considered one of the best African midfielders of all time. |
| Chief Sunday Adeniyi Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho, is a Nigerian Yoruba activist and philanthropist who gained fame for his involvement in the Modakeke-Ife communal crisis in 1997. |
| Jin Bo-ra, also known as Sunday, is a South Korean singer and musical actress who debuted as a soloist in Japan before joining the girl group The Grace. |
| Sunday Mba is a Nigerian footballer who played as an attacking midfielder for Yeni Malatyaspor and the Nigeria national team. |
| Sunday Chibuike - Sunday Chibuke Ikeji is a retired Nigerian footballer known for his role as a midfielder. |
| Sunday Emmanuel, a Nigerian athlete known for his sprinting prowess, competed in the 2000 Summer Olympics in the 100 meters event, making it to the semi-finals. |
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