Message: "Sowilo?" - Behind the Name

[Opinions] Sowilo?

by Higuma Kanora

9/30/2018, 2:22 AM

What do you think of it as a name? Sowilo is the name of the s-rune in the runic alphabet and means "sun".
From what I can tell it's pronounced "soe-wee-low". If you're into trendy indie names like Willow or Winona it might be interesting to consider.

#Sowilo

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- Siân (Sharley)

10/1/2018, 9:35 AM

Before I clicked on this, I thought it was going to say it was African or Native American.

I'm not super familiar with the runic alphabet, but if we're gonna start naming our children runic letters, I vote to name mine Nyedis because that's so cool sounding. Maybe a sibling named Othala or Jera.

- Angrboða (Moirrey)

9/30/2018, 4:45 PM

Based on my (admittedly limited) knowledge of Runes, and of Nordic languages I think it would be SO-veel-OH with two short O's. There is no W sound.

It's interesting, doesn't sound like a name to me.

- Ruta (XironDarkstar)

9/30/2018, 12:59 PM

I think it sounds cool. Not enough to use it for me as it is personally not my style, but its sounds like it would be a good choice for parents who want a interesting choice without much use.

- Septapus (Buneary)

9/30/2018, 7:30 AM

Before I clicked it and saw that it was the name of a rune, I thought it sounded African.

Personally I'm not a fan.

This message was edited 9/30/2018, 7:30 AM

- Felie

9/30/2018, 4:41 AM

Hi !!!!

This name is certainly unique.
It is the first time that I hear it.

I much prefer Sunniva or Sorin though.

This message was edited 9/30/2018, 4:43 AM

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