Solenn is a feminine French given name, serving as a variant of Solange. The name evolved from the Late Latin Sollemnia, derived from Latin sollemnis, meaning "religious". Solange is associated with Saint Solange, a 9th-century French shepherdess and martyr who was killed by her master. Solenn shares this roots, maintaining the religious and martyrdom connotations.
While Solange enjoyed popularity in France throughout the 20th century, Solenn remains less common, possibly due to its phonetic similarity to the French word solennel ("solemn"). Related variants include Solène, Solenne, and Soline, all sharing the same etymological background.
- Meaning: "Religious", derived from Latin sollemnis
- Origin: French variant of Solange, from Late Latin Sollemnia
- Type: Given name
- Usage: French-speaking regions