Save Gender Feminine Usage Spanish (Latin American, Rare), American (Hispanic, Modern, Rare) Pronounced Pron. [xi.ɾa.ˈsol](Spanish) [key·simplify] Meaning & History Means "sunflower" in Spanish, a word composed of gira "to turn" and sol "sun" (referring to the plant's habit of moving in the direction of the Sun). Also compare Mirasol.