Names That Mean Daylight
By Nameberry
Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
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- Dag
Origin:
ScandinavianMeaning:
"daylight"Description:
Norse god who's the son of light plus historic diplomat Dag Hammarskjöld and author Dag Solstad combine to boost this Nordic name's appeal, but this could be difficult in English-speaking countries where the obvious tease will be "daggy Dag."
- Nuru
Origin:
SwahiliMeaning:
"born in daylight"Description:
Evocative African choice.
- Dagr
Origin:
NorseMeaning:
"daylight"Description:
Ancient Norse variation of Dag.
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