Sunna

The first name Sunna is feminine and means 'the sun'. It is derived from the Old High German and Old Frisian word sunna, which means 'sun'. Additionally, Sunna can be used as a short form for names that begin with Sunn-, such as Sunnhild.

What does the name Sunna mean?

The name Sunna means 'the sun' and has its roots in Old High German and Old Frisian, where sunna stands for 'sun'. In Norse mythology, Sunna (Old Norse Sól) is the goddess of the sun. The name of the sun goddess was already mentioned in the 'Merseburg Incantations' in the 10th century. Sunna is relatively rarely given, especially in northern Germany, but can also be found in Scandinavian countries such as Denmark, Sweden, and Iceland. A variant of this name is Sünne.

Where does the name Sunna come from?

Sunna has Old High German and Old Saxon roots and means 'the sun'. In Old Frisian, Old High German, and Old Saxon, the word sunna is used to describe 'sun'. The name is widespread in various languages, including Danish, German, Frisian, Icelandic, Nordic, Swedish, and Scandinavian.

How do you pronounce Sunna?

The pronunciation of Sunna is clear and structured. The name is two syllables and is usually pronounced in German as 'SUN-na' [ˈzʊna]. It begins with a short U sound, giving the name a rounded and closed tonal quality. The double 'n' emphasizes the middle of the name, while the open ending '-a' sounds soft and warm. Sunna conveys a Nordic and down-to-earth impression - calm, clear, and with gentle strength.

Popularity

In Germany, Sunna is among the popular girl names. Currently, it ranks 1,921st on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2007, when it reached 1,198th place. In the last ten years, Sunna has been given as a first name about 110 times, placing it at 2,279th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it is ranked 2,317th.

Nicknames & pet names

Sunny

Famous people

• Sunna Gunnlaugs (Icelandic jazz musician)