Deities
Surya names for baby boys
20 names
20 names that are names or epithets of Surya (18 suit boys, 3 suit girls). Read what each epithet means before you choose. More in our guide to names from gods and goddesses.
- Ravi♂रविThe Sun
- Surya♂सूर्यThe sun
- Aditya♂आदित्यThe sun
- Sabita♀सबिताThe sun
- Rabi♂रविThe Sun
- Diwakar♂दिवाकरMaker of the day
- Prabhakar♂प्रभाकरMaker of light
- Aaditya♂आदित्यThe sun
- Pravakar♂♀प्रभाकरMaker of light
- Suryadev♂सूर्यदेवThe sun god
- Deewakar♂दिवाकरMaker of the day
- Anshumalee♂अंशुमालीGarlanded with rays
- Deevakar♂दिवाकरMaker of the day
- Anshumali♂अंशुमालीGarlanded with rays
- Dibakar♂दिवाकरMaker of the day
- Divakar♂दिवाकरMaker of the day
- Diwaker♂दिवाकरThe sun, maker of the day
- Prabhaker♂प्रभाकरMaker of light, the sun
- Soorya♂सूर्यThe sun
- Savita♀सविताThe sun
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Guide
Surya names for baby boys and girls, the sun god
Surya, the sun god, stands for light, warmth and a bright new day. This page lists 20 names that are names or epithets of Surya, each with its meaning and Devanagari spelling. Of these, 18 suit boys and 3 suit girls, with Pravakar given to both.
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Names of the sun
Surya (सूर्य) and Ravi both mean the sun. Aditya means the sun, the son of Aditi.
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Maker of light
Diwakar means maker of the day, and Prabhakar means maker of light. Both end in -kar, meaning maker.
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Names for girls
Sabita and Savita mean the sun, or of the sun. They are gentle choices for a daughter.
Popular Surya names for baby boy
Ravi (रवि) means the sun and the sun god. Surya means the sun, the Hindu sun god. Aditya (आदित्य) means the sun, son of Aditi, one of the solar deities. Rabi is another spelling of Ravi. Suryadev means the sun god. Anshumali means garlanded with rays.
Sun names that end in -kar
Diwakar (दिवाकर) means maker of the day. Prabhakar means maker of light. Both are classic boy names, and Diwakar is also spelled Divakar and Dibakar. Browse boy names ending in kar for more. For a daughter, Sabita and Savita mean the sun. For more light and sun themes, see spiritual names or our names of deities page.
Tips for parents
- Choose Ravi or Surya for a short, bright name that is easy to say.
- Try Aditya if you want a sun name with a link to the goddess Aditi.
- Pick one spelling, such as Diwakar or Dibakar, and use it everywhere.
- Say the full name with your surname and listen for a smooth flow.
Frequently asked questions
What are some Surya names for a baby boy?
Ravi, Surya, Aditya, Diwakar and Prabhakar are popular choices. Each is a name for the sun or the sun god.
What does Aditya mean?
Aditya means the sun, the son of Aditi and one of the solar deities. It is written आदित्य in Devanagari and is also spelled Aaditya.
Are there sun god names for girls?
Yes. Sabita and Savita mean the sun, or of the sun. Pravakar, meaning maker of light, is given to both boys and girls.
What is the difference between Ravi and Rabi?
They are the same name, both written रवि in Devanagari and meaning the sun. Rabi reflects the common Nepali pronunciation.