Saule is a traditional Kazakh and Central Asian female name. The meaning of the name is interpreted as a sunlight or Sun. The history of the name goes back to the history of Zoroastrianism. Although the majority of modern Kazakhs have adopted Islam, Saule is still a very common female name. Due to its religious roots, the name Saule is common in a number of cultures such as Kazakh, Afghan, Kyrgyz, and other ethnic groups living in the region. Women named Saule include actress Saule Iskakova.