Names That Mean Shade

Chaya

Feminization of Chayyim or Chaim, Hebrew, Hindi, "life; shadow, shade"

"life; shadow, shade"

A life-affirming name of Hebrew origin, currently popular in Israel, Chaya has also risen up the charts in both the US and the UK in recent years. Used as a common name for leafy shrub in Mexico, it…

Zillah

Hebrew

"shade"

A light, bohemian-sounding biblical name, mentioned in the bible as a wife of Lamech, one of the first men.

Penumbra

Latin

"partial shade"

Shadow

English

"shade"

A daring word name with a touch of mystique, Shadow is an edgy choice for a baby that some may say is best reserved for pets. Nevertheless, it has been appearing in the US stats for girls since 1974…

Bluette

French, English, Italian

"little spark; a short, witty play, book, or piece of music; shade of blue"

A word name in several languages, Bluette is an arty sounding and colorful name. In French, it comes from beluette , translating to "little spark". It can then refer to a brief flash, a trace of…

Chhaya

Hindi, Indian, Sanskrit

"shadow, shade"

Not to be confused with the Hebrew name, Chhaya (also spelled Chaya) is a name of Indian origin, derived from Sanskrit chāyā , meaning "shadow, light, reflection". The personification of the Hindu…