Solstice

Solstice Meaning & Origin

About Solstice
The name "Solstice" is derived from the Latin word "solstitium," which means "sun stands still." It refers to the two points in the year when the sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, resulting in the longest and shortest days of the year. The solstices mark the beginning of summer and winter, symbolizing the changing seasons and the balance between light and darkness. The name "Solstice" often represents a sense of renewal, transition, and the cyclical nature of life.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Solstice are female.

Solstice Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 62.50% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
SLSTS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S0423020
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AO1 L S T IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈsΙ”lstΙͺs/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('SLSTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S423

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Solstice in Braille

Here's how to represent Solstice in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Solstice in braille

How to Spell the Name Solstice in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Solstice using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Solstice in sign language

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