Names That Mean Sunbeam

  1. Kiran
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "sunbeam"
    • Description:

      In Nepal, India and Pakistan, Kiran is used for both boys and girls - as can be seen from internationally acclaimed (female) author Kiran Desai and (male) Nepali soccer player Kiran Chemjong. Nepali-American Fox news anchor Kiran Chetry is another famous, female bearer of this name. With its light-filled meaning, and similarity to names such as Kieran and Karen, this name works well outside Asia.
  2. Hunu
    • Origin:

      Maori
    • Meaning:

      "sunbeam"
    • Description:

      A beautiful meaning for a baby born in the summer or following a difficult time.

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