Cat Names That Mean Light
- Suree
Origin:
ThaiMeaning:
"sun"Description:
This name is very wearable in English-speaking countries and has a lovely meaning.
- Siraj
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"light, lamp"Description:
Worldly and evocative.
- Alenka
Origin:
Slovene diminutive of AlenaMeaning:
"bright and shining light"Description:
Nickname for Alena, a Helen variation that can be heard in Eastern Europe.
- Diellza
Origin:
AlbanianMeaning:
"sun"Description:
The feminine form of the masculine name Diell, meaning "sun" in Albanian – making this a rare and striking celestial choice.
- Eliodoro
Origin:
Spanish from GreekMeaning:
"sun gift"Description:
Flowing, melodic boy name with a sun-drenched meaning.
- Mishal
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"source of light, beacon, torch"Description:
A unisex Arabic name with a soft and international sound, Mishal has a glowing meaning too.
- Laynee
Origin:
Variation of Laney, EnglishMeaning:
"bright, shining light"Description:
A modern spelling of a vintage nickname.
- Loan
Origin:
Variation of Elouan, Breton and FrenchMeaning:
"light"Description:
Modern French form of the saint's name Elouan. Loan is currently a Top 200 choice in France.
- Asahi
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"morning sun"Description:
Bright, just like its meaning.
- Alyona
Origin:
Diminutive of Yelena, RussianMeaning:
"bright and shining light"Description:
New name in the pool of international names, added by lovely supermodel Alyona Osmanova.
- Neriah
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"light of Jehovah"Description:
Neriah is a biblical figure mentioned in the Book of Jeremiah as the father of Baruch and Seraiah ben Neriah. According to the Talmud, Neriah and his sons are all prophets. The name is traditionally associated with Hanukkah, the festival of lights.
- Argi
Origin:
BasqueMeaning:
"light"Description:
This name may mean light but is likely to be heavy to wear outside of Spain.
- Glæma
Origin:
FaroeseMeaning:
"ray of light"Description:
The Faroese term for "ray of light", seen as a feminine name on the Faroe Islands.
- Zunair
Origin:
UrduMeaning:
"moonlight"Description:
A strong and striking Urdu name found especially in Pakistan, with a wonderfully evocative meaning.
- Brilliance
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"brightness of light; exceptional intelligence"Description:
With its word name style and two equally lovely meanings, Brilliance could be one to watch.
- Lucero
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"light"Description:
Lucero is a relative or nickname of Luz, meaning light. This intriguing name is swimming just beneath the Top 1000 for girls in the US, but is used for boys too. It is especially popular in Latin America.
- Hunu
Origin:
MaoriMeaning:
"sunbeam"Description:
A beautiful meaning for a baby born in the summer or following a difficult time.
- Norrie
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"light"Description:
Old-fashioned nickname for Nora, Honora, Eleanor, Noreen... or any name with that "nor" sound.
- Tiziri
Origin:
Tamazight and BerberMeaning:
"moonlight"Description:
Means "moonlight" in Tamazight.
- Brilliant
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"bright light; exceptionally intelligent"Description:
A new aspirational name with two shining meanings.
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