Baby Name Meanings
By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Hebrew
"God's light"
That difficult Ur- sound cancels out the feminine appeal of the rest of the name.
Variation of Yahel Hebrew
"to shine"
Yiddish
"light"
Too close to yenta.
"gold, brilliantly bright"
Zariza is a unique name sure to appeal to Z lovers.
Ancient Greek
"light up"
Deriving from the Greek word phos meaning "light", Photina is a variation of Photine, a rare choice with a Biblical link. The name of the Samaritan woman in "Jesus and the Woman at the Well" (John…
Deriving from the Greek word phos meaning "light", Photine is a rare choice with a Biblical link. The name of the Samaritan woman in "Jesus and the Woman at the Well" (John 4), Photine is associated…
Latvian
"clear, bright"
Popular in its native Latvia during the first half of the 20th century, Skaidrīte is a name with evocative imagery of bright, clear blue skies. Notable bearers include Latvian basketball player…
Azerbaijani, Arabic
"like light and radiance"
A variation on the Arabic name Nouran, Nurana combines nur meaning "light, radiance" with the suffix -an meaning "of, like", to create a name symbolic of beauty, and, in Islamic tradition, of…
Variation of Nouran, Arabic, Persian
"of light"
This elaboration of the popular Noor and Nur combines the radiant Arabic name with the Persian suffix -an to form a name that suggests the bearer is comparable to light. Nouran and Nurana are…
An elaboration of the popular Nur, Nuran is a name that suggests the bearer is comparable to light. Traditionally a feminine name, Nuran might also be used as a masculine name and it ranked in the…
Russian diminutive of Alyona
"shining light, torch"
Also appearing as Alyonushka and Alinoshka, Alionushka is a Russian diminutive of Alyona, itself a diminutive (though used as a given name). Ultimately, the name comes from the classic Helen and…
Malay, Indonesian, Sanskrit
A rhythmic name of Sanskrit origin, Cahaya is unisex name though it is predominantly used on girls. Derived from the element chāyā meaning "light, reflection, shadow", in Malay and Indonesian, it…
Indonesian, Javanese, Sanskrit
A zippy name of Sanskrit origin, Cahya is a unisex name used in Indonesia, particularly on the Island of Java. Derived from the element chāyā meaning "light, reflection, shadow", in Indonesian, it…
Indonesian, Sanskrit
This radiant name of Sanskrit origin is used in Indonesia as a strictly feminine form of the unisex Cahya. Derived from the element chāyā meaning "light, reflection, shadow", in Indonesian, it…
Javanese, Indonesian, Sanskrit
A bright name of Sanskrit origin, Cahyo is a strictly masculine form of the unisex name Cahya. Derived from the element chāyā meaning "light, reflection, shadow", in Indonesian, it usually…
"daylight"
A modern Hebrew name, created by blending the name Or meaning "light" with yom meaning "day", giving it a bright and hopeful meaning.
Feminine form of Melchior
"king of light"
A feminized form of Melchior, the name of one of the Biblical Magi (or Three Wise Men) and therefore associated with Christmas.
Lozi, Southern African, German
"light; God is my oath"
A multicultural choice, used in Southern Africa as a standalone name meaning "light", and as a rare German diminutive of Elisabeth.
Indian, Hindi, Sanskrit
"ray, beam of sunlight"
A sunny and gentle sounding name used throughout India, Rashmi is a unisex option, though it is used more often as a feminine choice. Notable bearers include actress Rashmi Gautam and model, dancer…
