Baby Name Meanings
Names That Mean Light
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Nurana
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…
Nuran
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…
Nouran
Arabic
"like 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. Nuran and Nurana are…
Nuran
Variation of Nouran, Arabic, Persian
"of light"
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…
Alionushka
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…
Cahaya
Malay, Indonesian, Sanskrit
"light"
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…
Cahya
Indonesian, Javanese, Sanskrit
"light"
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…
Cahya
Indonesian, Javanese, Sanskrit
"light"
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…
Cahyani
Indonesian, Sanskrit
"light"
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…
Cahyo
Javanese, Indonesian, Sanskrit
"light"
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…
Oryom
Hebrew
"daylight"
A modern Hebrew name, created by blending the name Or meaning "light" with yom meaning "day", giving it a bright and hopeful meaning.
Melchiora
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.
Azhar
Arabic
"shining, bright"
This shining name of Arabic origin has familiar sounds and an appealing meaning. It shares the same roots as the name Zahra. Cricketer Azhar Ali is a notable bearer, while Azhar was a 2016 sports…
Liseli
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.
Rashmi
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…
Rashmi
Indian, Hindi, Sanskrit
"ray, beam of sunlight"
A sunny, gentle sounding name used throughout India, Rashmi is a unisex option, though it is used more often as a feminine choice. A notable bearer is cricketer Rashmi Parida.
Roshanara
Farsi, Persian
"to adorn with light"
A pretty but powerful name of Persian origin, Roshanara combines Roshan with the element ārā to create the subtly spiritual yet also nature-inspired meaning "to adorn with light". In Indian, it is…
Sarangerel
Mongolian
"moonlight"
Musical and poetic in sound, Sarangerel has the appealing and mystical meaning of "moonlight". Writer and shaman Sarangerel Odigan is a notable bearer.
Mirdza
Latvian
"to shine, glitter"
The name of a character in a 19th century classic Latvian play, Vaidelote by writer Aspazija, Mirdza is a sparky yet sophisticated sounding choice. It was popular in Latvia in the first half of the…
Bjarmi
Icelandic
"gleam of light"
Bjarmi is a gentle and glowing name of Icelandic origin, which translates to "shine, gleam of light". An alternative theory is that it comes from the name of the Finno-Ugric people, the Permians,…