Girl Names
Girl names related to the sun
28 names
28 names whose meaning is connected with the sun.
- Rabina♀रविनाSunny, bright like the sun
- Rashmi♀रश्मिRay of light
- Sabita♀सबिताThe sun
- Usha♀उषाDawn, daybreak
- Aruna♀अरुणाReddish glow of dawn, the rising sun
- Grishma♂♀ग्रीष्माSummer
- Anshu♂♀अंशुRay of light
- Nima♂♀निमाSun
- Sabitri♂♀सावित्रीSacred hymn to the sun
- Amshu♀अंशुRay of light
- Ngim♀ङिम(Nyima)
- Pravakar♂♀प्रभाकरMaker of light
- Arusha♀अरुषाRed, of the dawn
- Heli♀हेलीSun
- Raveena♀रविनाSunny, bright like the sun
- Aahana♀आहानाInner light
- Anshumala♀अंशुमालाGarland of rays
- Arunima♀अरुणिमाReddish glow of dawn
- Nyima♀न्यिमाSun
- Pratyusha♀प्रत्युषाEarly morning, dawn, daybreak
- Rasmi♀रश्मिRay of light
- Sanjana♀सञ्जनाGentle, harmonious
- Sun♀सुनThe sun
- Aruni♀अरुणिOf the dawn
- Bhanuja♀भानुजाDaughter of the sun
- Rashmika♀रश्मिकाRay of light
- Savita♀सविताThe sun
- Savitri♀सावित्रीSacred hymn to the sun
Guide
Girl names meaning sun, dawn and sunbeams
A sunrise image can feel different from a name for the sun itself. These 28 choices include rays, the reddish dawn and summer as well as direct sun meanings. Start with the part of that picture you most want to share with your daughter.
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First light
Usha means dawn; Aruna gives the more specific image of a reddish sunrise.
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A single ray
Rashmi, Anshu and Amshu all offer sunbeam meanings.
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A whole season
Grishma means summer, widening the choice beyond direct names for the sun.
Sun girl names with a morning glow
Rabina (रविना) means sunny, bright like the sun. Rashmi means ray of light or sunbeam. Sabita means the sun or of the sun. Usha means dawn and names the goddess of dawn. Aruna means the reddish glow of dawn or the rising sun. Nima means sun. Compare all sun names if you want to keep the image across siblings.
Sunbeams, summer and names for the sun
Anshu and Amshu (अंशु) both mean a ray of light or sunbeam. Grishma means summer, the hot season. Sabitri means a sacred hymn to the sun and names the devoted wife of Satyavan. Ngim is a form of Ngima, meaning sun or Sunday-born. Pravakar means maker of light, the sun.
Tips for parents
- Choose between the sun itself and a smaller image such as a ray.
- Compare Anshu and Amshu aloud and in writing.
- Treat Grishma as a season name when explaining its meaning.
- Browse boy names meaning sun for a related sibling choice.
Frequently asked questions
Which girl names mean sunbeam?
Rashmi, Anshu and Amshu mean a ray of light or sunbeam.
What is the difference between Usha and Aruna?
Usha means dawn or daybreak and names its goddess. Aruna refers to the reddish glow of dawn and the rising sun.
Does Grishma mean sun?
Grishma (ग्रीष्मा) means summer, the hot season. It belongs to the sun theme through the season rather than a literal sun meaning.
What does Sabitri mean?
Sabitri is a form of Savitri. It means sacred hymn to the sun and names the devoted wife of Satyavan.