The nameSolal
Solal is a boy's name of Hebrew origin made famous by Albert Cohen's novel. It has been liked in France since the 2000s.
- Boy's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
Solal is linked to the Hebrew salal, "to make a way", often explained as "he who paves the way".
Origin
Hebrew. It is also a Sephardic Jewish surname.
History
Albert Cohen published Solal in 1930, the first novel of the Solal des Solal saga that continues with Belle du Seigneur. As a first name it appeared in France in the 1980s and grew until the late 2010s.
Popularity of the name Solal
Solal in France
Solal was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 2,135 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Solal. Its rise began around 1997, and it peaked in 2017. Half of all babies named Solal in France were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 217 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Solal mean?
Solal is linked to the Hebrew salal, "to make a way", often explained as "he who paves the way".
What is the origin of the name Solal?
Hebrew. It is also a Sephardic Jewish surname.
Is Solal a girl's or a boy's name?
Solal is a boy's name.