Soleil

The name Soleil for girls translates from French to "the sun" or "the sunshine." This first name is especially common in French and English-speaking regions, but is overall not very frequently encountered.

What does the name Soleil mean?

Soleil is a girl's name that comes directly from French and means "the sun" or "the sunshine." It is mainly found in French and English-speaking countries, but is also occasionally used in Germany and the Netherlands. A notable personality with this name is the American actress Soleil Moon Frye.

Where does the name Soleil come from?

The first name Soleil has its roots in Old French and means "the sun" or "the sunshine." The term is derived from the Old French word soleil, which also means sun or sunshine in French. The name can be found in both English and French languages.

How do you pronounce Soleil?

The pronunciation of the name Soleil is two syllables and has a special sound. In the German variant, it is usually pronounced with a French influence as "So-lei" [soˈlɛj]. The name combines a rounded O with a bright E at the end, creating an elegant and flowing sound sequence. Soleil thus appears radiant, stylish, and modern.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Soleil enjoys a certain popularity and currently ranks 1,198th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2005, reaching 882nd place. In the last ten years, Soleil has been given as a first name about 240 times, placing it 1,403rd in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 1,533rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Leila / Sol / Sole / Soley / Soli / Soso

Similar first names

Famous people

• Bodhi Soleil Reed Somerhalder (child of Nikki Reed and Ian Somerhalder)
• Soleil Borda (American actress)
• Soleil Moon Frye (actress and director)