Light, Warm & Lovely

That lovely, warm bundle in your arms will light up your life. These names have meanings of light, warmth, love or loveliness.
  1. Ailana
    • Origin:

      Kazakh
    • Meaning:

      "moonlight"
    • Description:

      A pretty Kazakh name derived from Turkish ayla, meaning "moonlight". The Hawaiian name 'Ailana (with the 'okina mark) means "loving".
  2. Chiara
    • Origin:

      Italian
    • Meaning:

      "light, clear"
    • Description:

      Chiara is a lovely and romantic Italian name that's familiar but not widely used here: a real winner. You might consider Chiara instead of Claire, Clara, Cara, or even Keira.
  3. Kiarra
    • Leora
      • Origin:

        Diminutive of Eleanor, or Hebrew and Greek
      • Meaning:

        "light"
      • Description:

        Somewhat dated Hebrew name that appears more modern when spelled Liora.
    • Lux
      • Origin:

        Latin
      • Meaning:

        "light"
      • Description:

        This name of a character played by Kirsten Dunst in the movie Virgin Suicides, originally a novel by Jeffrey Eugenides, is gaining attention, also thanks to the heroine Lux, Lady of Luminosity in the League of Legends games. Luz is the Spanish version.
    • Milena
      • Origin:

        Czech
      • Meaning:

        "love, warmth, grace"
      • Description:

        This popular name in various Slavic countries and in Italy holds considerable Continental appeal. It is the full name of Ukranian-born actress Mila Kunis, most noted for her award-winning role in the film Black Swan. Another actress bearing the name is Milena Govitch, of Law & Order.
    • Scirocco
      • Origin:

        Italian, from Arabic
      • Meaning:

        "warm wind"
      • Description:

        A cool and breezy nature name with a stylish sound, used by Volkswagen for one of its cars.
    • Senara
      • Origin:

        Variation of Azenor, Breton
      • Meaning:

        "light"
      • Description:

        The origins of Senara, the name of a Cornish saint who is patron of the village of Zennor, are not so straightforward. Some say she was the same person as Azenor, a legendary Breton princess whose mother-in-law cast her out to sea in a trunk. Other stories say she was a mermaid turned Christian.
    • Siran
      • Origin:

        Armenian
      • Meaning:

        "lovely"
      • Description:

        A shimmery name with a wonderful meaning; another intriguing variation is Siroun.
    • Solana
      • Origin:

        Spanish
      • Meaning:

        "sunshine"
      • Description:

        A bright and warm possibility for a summertime girl, Solana has been heard in a few video games. Solana Rowe is the real name of the singer known as SZA.
    • Suki
      • Origin:

        Japanese or English
      • Meaning:

        "loved one; lily"
      • Description:

        As a Japanese name, Suki has the sweet meaning "loved one". It's also an English diminutive of Susanna, making it a creative and modern way to honor a Susan in your life.