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The Sun is classed as a G2 star, [66] meaning it is a G-type star, with 2 indicating its surface temperature is in the second range of the G class. The solar constant is the amount of power that the Sun deposits per unit area that is directly exposed to sunlight.
Sun (/ s ʊ n / [1]) is a transliteration of a common Chinese surname (simplified Chinese: 孙; traditional Chinese: 孫; pinyin: Sūn; pronounced ).It is the third name listed in the Song dynasty classic text Hundred Family Surnames.
Surya, the Sun god, rides across the sky in a horse-drawn chariot à la Helios and Sol. Aruna, charioteer of Surya, god of the morning Sun. Aryaman, god of the midday Sun. Savitr, god of the twilight Sun, also known as sunrise and sunset. Mitra, often associated with the Sun. Mihir, meaning Sun. Tapati, Sun goddess.
Another name with notable Shakespearean ties—Portia is a feminine name meaning ‘an offering’ and (you guessed it) one of the moons of Uranus. 62. Rosalind
A Hebrew name with a lovely meaning of “like the sun,” making it pretty perfect for your spring babe. 19. Navin. Also spelled Naveen, this popular Hindi name means “new,” “young,” and ...
“Light,” “sun” and “clear weather” are the meanings of this sweet, gender-neutral Japanese name. We’re thinking it’s a good fit for a spring baby . 63.
Sol is the personification of the Sun and a god in ancient Roman religion.It was long thought that Rome actually had two different, consecutive sun gods: The first, Sol Indiges (Latin: the deified sun), was thought to have been unimportant, disappearing altogether at an early period.
Surya in Indian literature is referred to by various names, which typically represent different aspects or phenomenological characteristics of the Sun. The figure of Surya as we know him today is an amalgamation of various different Rigvedic deities. [ 40 ]