Cat Names That Mean Light

This gender-neutral Indonesian name feels familiar but unique. Damar is also used among African-American parents for boys.

Ethereal name with a moony halo.

The slightly complex spelling of this Sanskrit name belies its sweet and simple sound.

Modern French form of the saint's name Elouan. Loan is currently a Top 200 choice in France.

Light, bright unisex name. Hikari is more popular for girls in Japan these days.

Phonetic anglicisation of the popular Scottish name Eilidh, a relative of Eleanor or Helen.

A radiant Slavic name with an easily accessible sound. While it is reminiscent of the more familiar Svetlana, Svetla actually originates from the Bulgarian word svetal, meaning bright.

The feminine form of Loan — which is derived from the saintly name Elouan — gained attention in France thanks to Loana Petrucciani. She was a contestant on the reality TV show Loft Story, the French version of Big Brother.

Unisex name in Israel, ideal for a Hanukkah baby.

The sunny name Solaria debuted on the baby name charts in 2021 thanks to the cartoon Star vs. the Forces of Evil, which features a character named Solaria. Solaria is also the name of a fictional planet in the Winx Club series.

The feminine form of the masculine name Diell, meaning "sun" in Albanian – making this a rare and striking celestial choice.

The viv syllable adds vitality.

Bright, just like its meaning.

Valo, an unusual entry in the o-ending category, can work for girls in the US. On Nameberry, it's especially popular among visitors from Bangladesh.

KAzakh and Bengali form of Roshan, also coinciding with the Kazakh word for "rose".

A Turkish compound of Esma — the Turkish form of Asma — and Nur, an Arabic name meaning "light."

Latona is the Roman equivalent of Leto, the Greek goddess of light. These days Leto feels more modern for a baby girl, but Latona retains its appeal.

Commonly associated with the Japanese beverage company Asahi, which produces a beer by the same name.

A light and lovely short form of Helena, also used in its own right in Latvia and the Netherlands.