Sunje
Fact sheet
- Name
- Sunje
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
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The first name Sunje is a diminutive of Sunna and carries the meaning 'the little sun'. This name comes from the Old Frisian and Old High German term sunna, which stands for 'sun', and the diminutive suffix -je. In Northern Germany, Sunje is a relatively rare girl's name.
What does the name Sunje mean?
Sunje is a diminutive of the name Sunna and means 'the little sun'. The name originates from the Old Frisian and Old High German word sunna, which means 'sun', and is associated with the diminutive suffix -je. In Northern Germany, it is not very common, while the Low German variant Sünje occurs more frequently. Similar forms include Sinja, Sinje, Sintje, Sontje, Sünnje, Suntje, Süntje, Synja, Synje, and Synke.
Where does the name Sunje come from?
The etymology of Sunje is Old Frisian and means 'the little sun'. The Old Frisian term sunna stands for sun and has roots in Old High German. The languages in which this name appears are Frisian, Low German, Northern German, and North Frisian.
How do you pronounce Sunje?
Sunje is pronounced approximately like 'Sun-ye'.
Popularity
In Germany, Sunje is a rare first name. In 2018, it ranked 4,078th in the list of the most common female baby names. In the last ten years, it has been given as a first name less than 10 times, placing it 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 11,574th.
Frequently asked questions about the name Sunje
What does the name Sunje mean?
Sunje is a diminutive of the name Sunna and means 'the little sun'.
Where does the name Sunje come from?
The name has its roots in the Old Frisian and Old High German word sunna, which means 'sun'.
How popular is the name Sunje?
In Northern Germany, the name is not very common, while the Low German variant Sünje occurs more frequently.