Hebrew Girl Names That Mean Light
Hebrew girl names that mean light lean on one small, powerful word — or — and its variations turn up again and again across this list, from ancient scripture to modern invention.
Names220
OriginHebrew
MeaningLight
GenderGirl
The clearest thread here is the Hebrew word or, meaning light, which shows up almost unchanged in several names. Liora means "my light," built from li (for me) plus or. Eliora adds God to the same root for "God is my light," and Elora pairs the divine El with a light-giving -ora ending.
Neriah takes a different route to the same idea, combining ner (lamp) with Yah, a form of the divine name, for "lamp of God." Pairing a light word with God's name this way is a familiar pattern in Hebrew naming tradition, the same instinct that gives us angel names like Seraphina, meaning "burning one."
Why Hebrew Girl Names That Mean Light Keep Reappearing
Beyond or and ner, a second root drives a cluster of names here. Zahara, Zaira, and Zarah all trace to a zahar/zahra root shared across Hebrew and Arabic, two closely related Semitic languages, covering radiance, dawn, and blossoming. Zariah can carry that same radiant sense, or a separate reading of "God has helped," depending on which language you're drawing from.
Familiar Names, Hidden Light
Not every name on this list is straightforwardly Hebrew, which is part of what makes the list interesting. Rae can read as a short form of a Hebrew name meaning "ewe," or as a bright spelling of "beam of light" in its own right, and Raelynn and Raelyn build modern combination names on that same sunnier reading. Ayla is genuinely Hebrew for "oak tree," with its "moonlight" sense coming from Turkish instead — a reminder to check which language is doing the work in a blended name.
Choosing Between the Familiar and the Rare
Parents drawn to this meaning are usually choosing between two moods. Ellie and Elle sit at the familiar, everyday end, both functioning as short, friendly forms of longer names that share the meaning "bright shining one." Eliora, Liora, and Neriah sit at the rare, unmistakably scriptural end, appealing to parents who want the light meaning spelled out in the name's actual roots rather than inherited secondhand.
Names List
Ellie#24 in the U.S.Bright shining one; sun ray; from Greek HelenePronounced EL-ee▶Eden#70 in the U.S.Delight; paradise — from Hebrew eden, meaning pleasure or delightPronounced EE-dun▶Ayla#77 in the U.S.Moonlight; or oak tree halo — Hebrew ayla (oak tree) or Turkish ay (moon) + la (light/halo)Pronounced AY-luh▶Raelynn#116 in the U.S.Modern American creation combining Rae (Hebrew: ewe, or beam of light) + Lynn (Welsh: lake)Pronounced RAY-lin▶Elora#354 in the U.S.Likely a blend of Eleanor or Hebrew El (God) with the light-bearing suffix -ora, meaning 'God is my lightPronounced eh-LOR-ah▶Zariah#450 in the U.S.Variant of Zaria or Azariah; from Hebrew 'azariah' meaning 'God has helped,' or from Arabic/Slavic Zaria Pronounced zuh-RY-ah▶Elle#461 in the U.S.French word meaning 'she,' used as a given name; also a short form of names like Eleanor (Greek 'bright, Pronounced EL▶Raelyn#502 in the U.S.Modern American blend of Rae (a short form of Rachel, from Hebrew meaning 'ewe,' or a variant meaning 'bePronounced RAY-lin▶Iyla#525 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Isla, from Scottish Gaelic referring to the island of Islay, Scotland; or of Ayla, frPronounced EYE-lah▶Noemi#583 in the U.S.Italian, Spanish, and French form of Naomi, from Hebrew Na'omi meaning 'pleasantness' or 'my delight,' coPronounced noh-EH-mee▶Seraphina#600 in the U.S.Feminine form of Seraphim, from Hebrew seraphim (plural of seraph), meaning 'burning ones,' referring to Pronounced sair-ah-FEE-nah▶Neriah#762 in the U.S.Lamp of God or light of the Lord; from the Hebrew Neriyah, combining ner meaning lamp or light and Yah, aPronounced neh-RY-uh▶Nyomi#825 in the U.S.A creative phonetic respelling of Naomi, from the Hebrew naomi meaning 'pleasantness', 'my delight', or 'Pronounced nee-OH-mee▶Elani#844 in the U.S.A modern name drawing on multiple roots: the Hebrew el (God) combined with a nature suffix; the Greek ElePronounced eh-LAH-nee▶Ayleen#863 in the U.S.A modern variant of Aileen or Eileen, itself an Irish Gaelic anglicization of Eibhlin (a form of Evelyn oPronounced AY-leen▶Liora#900 in the U.S.From Hebrew Li-Or, composed of li (for me, to me) and or (light); meaning my light or light for me; a namPronounced lee-OR-uh▶Eliora#914 in the U.S.From Hebrew El (God) and or (light), meaning God is my light or the Lord is my light; a feminine elaboratPronounced el-ee-OR-uh▶Zahara#1208 in the U.S.Flower; radiance; to bloom; from Arabic zahara (to flower, to shine) and Hebrew zohar (radiance, light)Pronounced zuh-HAR-uh▶Zaira#1233 in the U.S.Radiance; flower; from Arabic zahra (flower, radiance, to bloom) — a variant of Zara or ZahraPronounced ZY-rah▶Rae#1265 in the U.S.Ewe; ray of light; short form of Rachel (Hebrew: ewe, female sheep) or a feminine variant of Ray (EnglishPronounced RAY▶Aylah#1326 in the U.S.Oak tree, or halo of light around the moonPronounced AY-lah▶Zarah#1391 in the U.S.Blooming flower, brightness, radiancePronounced ZAIR-ah▶Ziva#1432 in the U.S.Brilliance, radiance, glowing lightPronounced ZEE-vah▶Leora#1529 in the U.S.from Hebrew, a variant of Liora, derived from 'li' ('to me') and 'or' ('light'), meaning 'my light'; alsoPronounced lee-OR-uh▶Nahomy#2033 in the U.S.Modern Spanish respelling of the biblical Naomi (Hebrew Na'omi), meaning 'pleasant, sweet, delightful'.Pronounced noh-EH-mee▶Dayla#2265 in the U.S.to draw water, gentle, delicatePronounced DAY-luh▶Illiana#2309 in the U.S.sunshine, of the sunPronounced il-ee-AH-nuh▶Aiyla#2359 in the U.S.moonlight, halo of moonPronounced AY-luh▶Zaia#2399 in the U.S.light, shining, radiantPronounced ZAY-uh▶Ilyana#2407 in the U.S.sunshine, of the sunPronounced il-ee-AH-nuh▶Iylah#2465 in the U.S.oak tree or moonlightPronounced EYE-luh▶Meira#2675 in the U.S.giving light, shiningPronounced meh-EE▶Elli#2974 in the U.S.A diminutive of Eleanor or Ellen, ultimately from the Greek Helene meaning torch or shining light.Pronounced EL-ee▶Jemima#3024 in the U.S.From the Hebrew 'yemimah,' most commonly interpreted as 'dove,' a symbol of peace and purity; some scholaPronounced jeh-MY-mah▶Ziah#3109 in the U.S.Radiance, light, or splendor; derived from Arabic diya or Hebrew related roots meaning brilliance of lighPronounced ZY-ah▶Asya#3118 in the U.S.Sunrise or the east, from Turkish and Hebrew Asia; also a Russian diminutive of Anastasia meaning resurrePronounced AH-syah▶Ellee#3177 in the U.S.Creative spelling of Ellie, a diminutive of Eleanor (bright, shining) or Elizabeth (my God is an oath), uPronounced EL-ee▶Niomi#3199 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Naomi, from Hebrew Na'omi, meaning 'pleasantness' or 'my delight', a name carried by Pronounced nee-OH-mee▶Ziora#3209 in the U.S.Likely derived from Hebrew zohar (זֹהַר) meaning 'light', 'radiance', or 'brightness'; possibly a variantPronounced zee-OR-ah▶Neriyah#3425 in the U.S.Lamp of the Lord, light of Yahweh; from Hebrew Neriah, the father of the prophet Jeremiah's scribe BaruchPronounced neh-REE-yah▶Ora#3474 in the U.S.Light; from Hebrew orah, a modern Israeli namePronounced OR-ə▶Analucia#3636 in the U.S.Fused compound of Ana ('grace', from Hebrew Channah) and Lucia ('light', from Latin lux)Pronounced ah-nah-loo-SEE-ah▶Noemie#3791 in the U.S.French form (Noémie) of Naomi — Hebrew No'omi, 'my delight, pleasantness'Pronounced noh-eh-MEE▶Ori#3856 in the U.S.From Hebrew ori, 'my light' — a modern Israeli name for both sexes, here for girlsPronounced OR-ee▶Jodie#3906 in the U.S.Pet form of Judith ('woman of Judea, praised') or Joanna/Josephine — a mid-century screen-bright favoritePronounced JOH-dee▶Tirzah#3939 in the U.S.From Hebrew Tirtzah, 'delight, she is my pleasure' — a daughter of Zelophehad and a city praised in the SPronounced TEER-zah▶Elanie#3979 in the U.S.Modern name blending Hebrew Ilana/Elana, 'tree, oak', with the Elaine ('bright, shining') sound; routes lPronounced eh-LAH-nee▶Zorah#4027 in the U.S.Linked to Arabic Zohra, 'dawn, brilliant star (Venus)', and to the biblical town Zorah; routes layeredPronounced ZOR-ah▶Naomy#4164 in the U.S.Latino -y spelling of Naomi — Hebrew Naomi, 'pleasantness, sweetness, delight'Pronounced nay-OH-mee▶Ednamae#4192 in the U.S.Ednamae joins Edna, a Hebrew name linked to Eden and the sense of rejuvenation or delight, with Mae, an EPronounced ED-nuh-may▶Xara#4273 in the U.S.X-spelling of Zara — Arabic, 'blooming flower; radiance', or a form of Sarah, 'princess'; routes layeredPronounced ZAR-ah▶Daielle#4326 in the U.S.Daielle is a respelling of Danielle, the French feminine form of Daniel, from the Hebrew for 'God is my jPronounced dah-YELL▶Nohemi#4342 in the U.S.Latino form of Naomi/Noemi — Hebrew Naomi, 'pleasantness, my delight'Pronounced noh-eh-MEE▶Aylana#4381 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Ayla ('oak tree' in Hebrew, 'moonlight' in Turkish) to a -ana ending; routes layerPronounced ay-LAH-nah▶Alva#4465 in the U.S.From Old Norse alfr, 'elf' (feminine Alva, 'radiant elf-woman'); also a Hebrew/Latin name; routes layeredPronounced AL-vah▶Evanora#4579 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Eva ('life') to Nora/Eleanor ('light/honor'); also a film witch's name; routes layPronounced ev-ə-NOR-ah▶Jemimah#4693 in the U.S.-h spelling of Jemima — Hebrew Yemimah, 'dove' (or 'warm, bright as day') — Job's daughterPronounced jə-MY-mah▶Zianna#4756 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Zi-/Zion sound to Anna ('grace'); also echoes 'light' (Italian zia, Arabic ziya)Pronounced zee-AH-nah▶Ilyanna#4802 in the U.S.Spelling of Iliana/Eliana — from Hebrew, 'my God has answered', or Greek 'sun/ray of light'; routes layerPronounced il-ee-AH-nah▶Orli#4844 in the U.S.From Hebrew or, 'light', plus li, 'mine/to me' — 'light is mine; my light'Pronounced OR-lee▶Rayanna#4848 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Ray ('a beam of light') to Anna ('grace'); no single fixed rootPronounced ray-AN-ah▶Yahaira#4868 in the U.S.Modern Latina coinage, possibly echoing Jair ('he shines', Hebrew) and Yara; construction informalPronounced yah-EYE-rah▶Ray#4978 in the U.S.From the word ray ('a beam of light'), and/or a short form of Rachel ('ewe') or Raymond ('wise protector'Pronounced RAY▶Ayelet#5027 in the U.S.From Hebrew ayelet, 'a gazelle, a doe' (from ayelet hashachar, 'the gazelle of dawn; the morning star')Pronounced ah-yeh-LET▶Illyana#5058 in the U.S.-ll- spelling of Iliana/Ilyana — variously a feminine of Elijah ('the Lord is my God', Hebrew) or linked Pronounced ih-lee-AH-nah▶Lior#5216 in the U.S.From Hebrew Lior, 'my light; I have light' (from li, 'to me', plus or, 'light'); here for girlsPronounced lee-OR▶Xariah#5269 in the U.S.X-spelling of Zariah — a modern name echoing Sarah ('princess'), Zara ('blooming; brightness'), and the -Pronounced zə-RY-ah▶Kelia#5354 in the U.S.From the Irish Ceallaigh/Kelly ('bright-headed; strife/war'), or Hebrew Kelaiah; also a modern -lia name;Pronounced kə-LEE-ah▶Uriah#5408 in the U.S.From Hebrew Uriyyah, 'Yahweh is my light; the Lord is my flame' (Uriah the Hittite); predominantly a boysPronounced yoo-RY-ah▶Zivah#5417 in the U.S.From Hebrew ziv, 'radiance, brightness, splendor, light' (the feminine -ah form)Pronounced ZEE-vah▶Neomi#5542 in the U.S.Spelling of Naomi — from Hebrew Noami, 'pleasantness, my delight, sweetness'Pronounced nee-OH-mee▶Novarae#5543 in the U.S.Compound of Nova ('new', Latin; a bright new star) and Rae ('ewe; grace', a Rachel/Ray pet form)Pronounced NOH-və-ray▶Oriah#5546 in the U.S.From Hebrew Or, 'light', plus -yah, 'of God' — 'my light; the light of God'Pronounced or-EE-ah▶Oriyah#5547 in the U.S.-iy- spelling of Oriah — from Hebrew Or, 'light', plus -yah, 'of God' — 'my light; the light of God'Pronounced or-EE-yah▶Raela#5733 in the U.S.A modern name joining Rae (a pet of Rachel, 'ewe', or Ray, 'a beam of light') with a -la ending; no singlPronounced RAY-lah▶Zaara#5766 in the U.S.A double-a spelling of Zara/Zahra — from Arabic zahra, 'a flower; radiance, brilliance'; also echoes SaraPronounced ZAH-rah▶Zarahi#5769 in the U.S.A modern Mexican name — possibly linked to the Hebrew Zerah, 'a dawning, a shining', or a Nahuatl-influenPronounced sah-rah-EE▶Avaylah#5800 in the U.S.A modern name joining Ava ('life; a bird', or a Latin form) with the -ylah ending (echoing Ayla, 'halo ofPronounced ə-VAY-lah▶Orly#5901 in the U.S.From Hebrew or li, 'my light; the light is mine' (or, 'light', plus li, 'to/for me')Pronounced OR-lee▶Anushka#5954 in the U.S.A Russian pet form of Anna ('grace', Hebrew); also a Sanskrit name (anushka, linked to 'lightning; followPronounced ə-NOOSH-kah▶Elorah#5989 in the U.S.An -h spelling of Elora — variously linked to 'God is my light' (Hebrew Eli, 'my God', plus 'light') and Pronounced eh-LOR-ah▶Mariaclara#6061 in the U.S.A Spanish/Portuguese compound of Maria ('beloved; bitter; wished-for', Hebrew) and Clara ('bright, clear,Pronounced mah-REE-ah-KLAR-ah▶Yoadan#6132 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Jehoaddan/Yehoaddan, 'Yahweh delights; the Lord is bliss/pleasure' (a queen of Judah); usPronounced YOH-ah-dahn▶Anayla#6165 in the U.S.A modern name joining Anaya (variously 'a caring guardian', and 'God answered') with an -ayla/-la ending Pronounced ə-NAY-lah▶Meyer#6297 in the U.S.Variously the Hebrew Meir, 'one who brings light; bright, shining', and the German surname Meyer, 'a stewPronounced MY-ər▶Noemy#6312 in the U.S.A spelling of Naomi/Noemi — from Hebrew Noomi, 'pleasantness; my delight, my sweetness'Pronounced noh-EH-mee▶Zarai#6363 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing Sarai ('my princess', Hebrew) and Zara ('radiance; blooming flower'); thPronounced zah-RYE▶Abygail#6371 in the U.S.A spelling of Abigail — from Hebrew Avigayil, 'my father is joy; the father's joy, the father's delight'Pronounced AB-ih-gayl▶Eilah#6434 in the U.S.A spelling echoing the Hebrew Elah ('a terebinth tree; an oak') and the Turkish Ayla ('a halo of light arPronounced AY-lah▶Elka#6690 in the U.S.A Slavic and Yiddish pet form, variously of Elizabeth ('my God is an oath') and Eleanor/Helena ('light');Pronounced EL-kah▶Ellarae#6691 in the U.S.A compound of Ella (variously 'all; light; a fairy maiden') and Rae (a pet of Rachel, 'a ewe', also read Pronounced EL-ah-ray▶Maryclaire#6813 in the U.S.A compound of Mary (variously 'beloved; bitter; of the sea') and Claire (Latin clarus, 'bright; clear; faPronounced MAIR-ee-klair▶Maryellen#6814 in the U.S.A compound of Mary (variously 'beloved; bitter; of the sea') and Ellen (a form of Helen, 'light; a torch;Pronounced MAIR-ee-el-en▶Rayelynn#6845 in the U.S.A modern blend joining Rae (a pet of Rachel, 'a ewe', also read as 'a ray of light') with the -lynn endinPronounced RAY-uh-lin▶Rhaelynn#6848 in the U.S.A modern blend joining Rhae/Rae (a pet of Rachel, 'a ewe', also read as 'a ray of light') with the -lynn Pronounced RAY-lin▶Ayliana#6951 in the U.S.A modern blend joining Aylin (Turkish, 'a halo of the moon; moonlight') with Eliana ('my God has answeredPronounced ay-lee-AH-nah▶Dalena#6979 in the U.S.Variously a short form of Magdalena ('from Magdala') and a Dutch/Afrikaans elaboration of Lena ('a light;Pronounced dah-LEE-nah▶Elleana#6995 in the U.S.A spelling of Eliana — variously from Hebrew, 'my God has answered', and from Greek/Latin, linked to 'thePronounced el-ee-AH-nah▶Evalena#7006 in the U.S.A blend of Eva ('life; living') and Lena ('a light; the bright one'); routes layeredPronounced ev-uh-LEE-nah▶Hila#7025 in the U.S.From Hebrew hila, 'a halo; an aura; radiance; a glow'; also a Persian girls' name; routes layeredPronounced HEE-lah▶Nira#7139 in the U.S.Variously from Hebrew, 'a furrow; a plowed/cultivated field; light', and from Sanskrit nira, 'water'; rouPronounced NEE-rah▶Nyomii#7146 in the U.S.A modern spelling echoing Naomi/Nyomi — from Hebrew Naomi, 'pleasantness; my delight; agreeable'; routes Pronounced ny-OH-mee▶Adna#7229 in the U.S.From Hebrew, 'pleasure; delight' (linked to Eden, 'delight'); a biblical name borne by both sexes; here fPronounced AD-nah▶Aiylah#7235 in the U.S.A spelling of Ayla/Aila — variously 'oak tree; a doe' (Hebrew) and 'a halo of light around the moon; moonPronounced EYE-lah▶Nahara#7461 in the U.S.From Aramaic/Hebrew nahara, variously 'light; brightness' and 'a river; a stream'; also Arabic nahar, 'daPronounced nah-HAH-rah▶Niyomi#7474 in the U.S.A spelling of Naomi — from Hebrew No'omi, 'pleasantness; my delight; my sweetness'; also echoes the JapanPronounced nee-OH-mee▶Urielle#7542 in the U.S.A French feminine of Uriel — from Hebrew, 'God is my light; the light of God' (uri, 'my light', + El, 'GoPronounced oor-ee-EL▶Eleora#7671 in the U.S.From Hebrew Eli-ora, 'God is my light' (el, 'God', + ora, 'light')Pronounced el-ee-OR-ah▶Marilena#7804 in the U.S.An Italian/Greek compound of Maria (Mary) and Elena/Helen ('bright; shining light; torch', Greek)Pronounced mah-ree-LEH-nah▶Myers#7819 in the U.S.From a German/Jewish surname, variously 'a steward; a leading citizen' (German Meier) and 'one who gives Pronounced MY-erz▶Naomika#7827 in the U.S.A modern name, an elaboration of Naomi (from Hebrew No'omi, 'pleasantness; my delight') with a -ka endingPronounced nay-oh-MEE-kah▶Oriya#7845 in the U.S.From Hebrew, 'my light; the Lord is my light' (or, 'light', + Yah, 'the Lord'); also an Indian language/pPronounced or-EE-ah▶Raye#7851 in the U.S.A spelling of Rae/Ray — variously the English word 'a beam of light' and a short form of Rachel ('a ewe',Pronounced RAY▶Sahra#7865 in the U.S.Variously a spelling of Sarah ('a princess; a noblewoman', Hebrew) and Arabic Sahra ('a desert; dawn'); rPronounced SAH-rah▶Ahinoa#7946 in the U.S.Variously a form of Ahinoam ('my brother is delight/pleasant', Hebrew) and the Basque Ainhoa (a Marian plPronounced ah-ee-NOH-ah▶Aleanna#7959 in the U.S.A modern name, variously a blend of Aleena/Alina ('noble; light') and Anna ('grace; favor', Hebrew); routPronounced ah-lee-AN-ah▶Aylaa#8096 in the U.S.A doubled-a spelling of Ayla, a name read as Hebrew ('oak tree; terebinth') and as Turkish ('halo of lighPronounced AY-lah▶Marielena#8228 in the U.S.A Spanish compound of Marie ('beloved; of the sea', from Hebrew Miriam) and Elena ('light; the bright onePronounced mah-ree-eh-LEH-nah▶Naomii#8264 in the U.S.A spelling of Naomi — from the Hebrew, 'pleasantness; sweetness; my delight' (the mother-in-law of Ruth)Pronounced nay-OH-mee▶Oraya#8278 in the U.S.A modern name, variously linked to the Hebrew or, 'light', and the Latin aurum, 'gold', via an Or-+-aya sPronounced oh-RY-ah▶Orena#8314 in the U.S.Orena reads as a shortening of Lorena, a name linked to laurel and to the Italian city Loreto, or as a foPronounced oh-REE-nuh▶Uriella#8367 in the U.S.A feminine form of Uriel — from the Hebrew, 'God is my light' (ur, 'light/flame', + el, 'God')Pronounced oo-ree-EL-ah▶Zeriah#8403 in the U.S.A form linked to the Hebrew Zerah, 'a dawning; brightness; a rising of light'; also read as a Zariah-stylPronounced zeh-RY-ah▶Ellamarie#8563 in the U.S.A compound of Ella (variously 'all; a fairy maiden; light', Germanic/Greek) and Marie (a form of Mary, vaPronounced el-ah-mah-REE▶Elliora#8566 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Eliora — from the Hebrew, 'God is my light; the Lord is my light' (el, 'God', + ora, 'Pronounced el-ee-OR-ah▶Iriel#8619 in the U.S.A form/spelling linked to Uriel/Iriel — from the Hebrew, 'God is my light; the light of God' (or, 'light/Pronounced EE-ree-el▶Deborrah#8624 in the U.S.Deborrah is a double-r respelling of Deborah, from Hebrew Devorah, 'bee.' In the Bible Deborah is a prophPronounced deh-BOR-uh▶Mayer#8750 in the U.S.Variously a German/Jewish surname ('a steward; a farm-manager/mayor') and the Hebrew Meir ('one who shinePronounced MY-er▶Sanna#8839 in the U.S.A Scandinavian/Finnish short form of Susanna — from the Hebrew shoshannah, 'a lily; a rose'; also an ArabPronounced SAH-nah▶Uri#8888 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Uri, 'my light; my flame' (from ur, 'light/fire'); more often a boys' name; here for girlPronounced OO-ree▶Uriel#8889 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Uriel, 'God is my light' (ur, 'light', + el, 'God') — an archangel; strongly boy-leaning;Pronounced OOR-ee-el▶Yaira#8902 in the U.S.A feminine of Jair/Yair — from the Hebrew, variously 'she will enlighten/shine' and 'a forest'; routes laPronounced yah-EE-rah▶Zera#8914 in the U.S.From the Hebrew zera, 'seed; offspring; descendants'; also linked to Zerah, 'a dawning/rising'; routes laPronounced ZEH-rah▶Eliorah#9073 in the U.S.A feminine form of Elior — from the Hebrew, eli, 'my God', + or, 'light', hence 'my God is my light'; we Pronounced el-ee-OR-ah▶Neomia#9197 in the U.S.Neomia is an elaborated form of Naomi, the biblical name from Hebrew Na'omi, 'pleasantness', 'sweetness' Pronounced nee-OH-mee-uh▶Mariaelena#9305 in the U.S.A compound name — Maria (a form of Mary, variously 'star of the sea; beloved; bitter') joined with Elena Pronounced mah-REE-ah-eh-LEH-nah▶Noami#9361 in the U.S.A spelling of Naomi — from the Hebrew No'omi, 'pleasantness; my delight; sweetness'Pronounced noh-AH-mee▶Nyrah#9369 in the U.S.A spelling of Nyra/Nira — variously from the Arabic (linked to nur, 'light') and the Hebrew nir, 'a cultiPronounced NY-rah▶Orian#9510 in the U.S.A name that echoes Orion (the Greek hunter and constellation) and the Hebrew or ('light'); as a girl's naPronounced OR-ee-un▶Zohara#9515 in the U.S.From the Hebrew zohar, 'light; radiance; brilliance'; also linked to the Arabic Zahra, 'a flower; Venus';Pronounced zoh-HAH-rah▶Analina#9580 in the U.S.A compound name — Ana ('grace', Hebrew) joined with Lina (a short form of Carolina/Helena, 'light; tenderPronounced ah-nah-LEE-nah▶Elleanna#9722 in the U.S.A compound name — Ella ('all; a fairy maiden/light') joined with Anna ('grace; favor', Hebrew)Pronounced el-ee-AH-nah▶Ellieann#9724 in the U.S.A compound name — Ellie ('all; light', a pet form of Ella/Eleanor) joined with Ann ('grace; favor', HebrePronounced EL-ee-an▶Ellieanne#9725 in the U.S.A compound name — Ellie ('all; light', a pet form of Ella/Eleanor) joined with Anne ('grace; favor', HebrPronounced EL-ee-an▶Iliyana#9799 in the U.S.A Bulgarian/Slavic form of Iliana — variously a feminine of Elijah/Iliya ('the Lord is my God', Hebrew) aPronounced il-ee-AH-nah▶Naomia#9938 in the U.S.Naomia is an extended form of Naomi, the biblical name from Hebrew 'no'omi', 'pleasantness' or 'my delighPronounced nay-OH-mee-uh▶Niaomi#10020 in the U.S.A spelling of Naomi — from the Hebrew noam, 'pleasantness; my delight; sweetness'; the mother-in-law of RPronounced ny-OH-mee▶Orya#10049 in the U.S.Variously from the Hebrew or ('light', hence 'my light') and a modern -ya coinage; routes layeredPronounced OR-yah▶Raelene#10064 in the U.S.A modern blend of Rae (a short form of Rachel, 'a ewe', or Raymond, 'wise protector') with the -lene suffPronounced RAY-leen▶Zehava#10227 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Zehava, 'golden; gold' (from zahav, 'gold'); a Hebrew name evoking warmth and brightnessPronounced zeh-HAH-vah▶Thirza#10312 in the U.S.Thirza is an English form of the Hebrew Tirzah, usually read as delight, pleasantness, or acceptance; in Pronounced THUR-zuh▶Auriah#10339 in the U.S.A feminine/respelling in the Uriah/Auria family, from the Hebrew Uriyah, 'God is my light' (ur, 'light/flPronounced aw-RY-ah▶Eylah#10506 in the U.S.A spelling of Elah/Ela, Hebrew for 'oak; terebinth tree,' also read near the Turkish Ayla ('halo of lightPronounced AY-lah▶Glorianna#10521 in the U.S.A blend of Gloria (Latin, 'glory; renown') and Anna (Hebrew, 'grace; favor'), echoing the poetic GlorianaPronounced glor-ee-AN-ah▶Neriya#10820 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Neriya (Neriah), 'lamp of the Lord' or 'light of the Lord' — a biblical name borne by thePronounced neh-REE-yuh▶Nirah#10825 in the U.S.A soft -ah spelling read near the Hebrew Nira ('light; cultivated field') and the Arabic Nur ('light'), lPronounced NEER-ah▶Nohemy#10829 in the U.S.A Spanish spelling of Noemi/Naomi, from the Hebrew for 'pleasantness; sweetness; my delight' - the name oPronounced no-EH-mee▶Nyomie#10837 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Naomi/Niomi, from the Hebrew for 'pleasantness; sweetness; my delight' - the name ofPronounced nye-OH-mee▶Orah#10849 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Orah, 'light; brightness' (feminine of Or), a soft -h spelling of Ora. Luminous and gentlPronounced OR-ah▶Inita#10867 in the U.S.Inita is most plausibly a variant of Anita or a I- shaped form of Nita, both diminutives of Ana, the SpanPronounced ih-NEE-tuh▶Uriyah#11003 in the U.S.A variant of Uriah/Uriyah, from the Hebrew Uriyyah, 'God is my light; the Lord is my flame.' TraditionallPronounced oo-RYE-uh▶Zeeva#11058 in the U.S.A respelling of Ziva, from the Hebrew for 'radiance; brightness; splendor' (and separately linked to 'wolPronounced ZEE-vuh▶Aomi#11164 in the U.S.A short modern name read variously as a respin of Naomi ('pleasantness; my delight') or an echo of the JaPronounced ah-OH-mee▶Makaylie#11264 in the U.S.Makaylie is a respelling of Makayla (Mikayla) with an -ie ending, a feminine form of Michael from the HebPronounced muh-KAY-lee▶Mikhala#11382 in the U.S.Mikhala is a phonetic respelling of Michaela, the feminine of Michael, from the Hebrew Mikhael, a rhetoriPronounced mih-KAY-luh▶Gal#11401 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Gal, 'wave; ripple; a mound of stones' — a short, unisex modern Israeli name, gentle and Pronounced GAHL▶Hephzibah#11445 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Hephzibah, 'my delight is in her' — a biblical name of the mother of King Manasseh, and aPronounced HEF-zih-bah▶Hili#11761 in the U.S.A modern Hebrew name, variously read as 'my praise' (from hallel) or tied to the halo of the sun; the finPronounced HEE-lee▶Naeomi#11799 in the U.S.A spelling of Naomi, from the Hebrew Na'omi, 'pleasantness; my delight; sweetness.' A biblical name (RuthPronounced nay-OH-mee▶Noga#11833 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Nogah, 'brightness; radiance; morning light' — also the Hebrew name for the planet Venus.Pronounced NOH-gah▶Noam#11891 in the U.S.From the Hebrew noam, 'pleasantness; delight; grace.' In Israel it is unisex, leaning male (linguist NoamPronounced NOH-am▶Zerah#12108 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Zerah, 'dawn; rising; brightness; shining' — a biblical name (a son of Judah, and others)Pronounced ZEE-rah▶Zeva#12109 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Ze'eva, feminine of Ze'ev, 'wolf'; also read as a spelling of Ziva, 'radiance; brightnessPronounced ZEE-vah▶Zohar#12113 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Zohar, 'light; splendor; radiance; brilliance.' The word also names the Zohar, the foundaPronounced ZOH-har▶Aaron#12126 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Aharon, 'high mountain; exalted; enlightened' — the biblical brother of Moses and first hPronounced AIR-un▶Abbi#12129 in the U.S.A short, friendly form of Abigail, from the Hebrew for 'my father's joy; source of joy.' The -i ending giPronounced AB-ee▶Ahira#12155 in the U.S.Ahira is a Hebrew biblical name (a chieftain of Naphtali in Numbers), usually parsed as 'brother of evil'Pronounced ah-HEE-rah▶Aaylah#12186 in the U.S.A spelling of Ayla, from the Turkish for 'moonlight; halo around the moon' and separately a Hebrew name mPronounced AY-lah▶Amariel#12284 in the U.S.An angel name in some Jewish and Christian traditions, from Hebrew roots with el, 'God' (variously read 'Pronounced ah-MAR-ee-el▶Edynn#12477 in the U.S.A modern -ynn respelling of Eden, from the Hebrew for 'place of delight; paradise.' The trendy ending makPronounced EE-din▶Iliza#12623 in the U.S.A modern spelling in the family of Eliza, a short form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is myPronounced ih-LEE-zah▶Neria#12686 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Neriyah, 'lamp of the Lord; light of God' (ner, 'lamp/light,' + Yah, 'the Lord') — a namePronounced NEH-ree-ah▶Leorah#12849 in the U.S.Leorah is a romanized form of the Hebrew Leora / Li-Ora, 'my light' (from li, 'to me,' and or, 'light'). Pronounced lee-OR-uh▶Liorah#12867 in the U.S.Liorah is a romanized Hebrew name meaning 'my light' or 'light for me,' from the elements li ('for me; miPronounced lee-OR-uh▶Madelene#12897 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Madeline, from Magdalene, 'of Magdala', a town on the Sea of Galilee. A classic namPronounced MAD-uh-lin▶Mazal#12950 in the U.S.From the Hebrew mazal, 'luck; fortune; a lucky star; constellation' — the root of the greeting mazel tov Pronounced mah-ZAHL▶Neorah#13042 in the U.S.Neorah reads as a modern build on the Hebrew or ('light'), close to Neora and Nora. It is not a documentePronounced nee-OR-uh▶Nera#13043 in the U.S.Nera is read from the Hebrew ner, 'candle; light', giving 'my candle'; it also exists in Croatian and ItaPronounced NEH-ruh▶Nirel#13146 in the U.S.A Hebrew name read as 'light of God' (nir, 'light/lamp,' + El, 'God') or 'cultivated field of God' (nir, Pronounced nih-REL▶Eaden#13294 in the U.S.A respelling of Eden, from the Hebrew, 'place of delight; paradise' — the garden of Genesis. The -ea- spePronounced EE-din▶Miera#13342 in the U.S.Miera reads as a spelling near Meira (Hebrew, 'light') or Mira, or as a modern coinage. The exact route iPronounced MEER-ah▶Annaclaire#13578 in the U.S.A modern double name joining Anna (Hebrew Hannah, 'grace; favor') and Claire (Latin clarus, 'bright, cleaPronounced AN-uh-klair▶Camela#13919 in the U.S.Camela is a spelling that blends Camilla and Carmela: Camilla is a Roman name for a young attendant at a Pronounced kuh-MEL-uh▶Carman#13929 in the U.S.Carman is a spelling of Carmen, the Spanish Marian name honoring Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Carmel comes fPronounced KAR-muhn▶Jemia#14162 in the U.S.Jemia reads either as a modern blend joining a Je- opening to Mia, the popular short name, or as a trimmePronounced juh-MEE-uh▶Hagar#14444 in the U.S.A Hebrew/biblical name; Hagar is the Egyptian handmaiden of Sarah and mother of Ishmael in Genesis. SometPronounced HAY-gar▶Leea#14564 in the U.S.Leea adds an extra vowel to Lea or Leah, the biblical name. Leah is Hebrew, traditionally translated as wPronounced LEE-uh▶Micheala#14578 in the U.S.Micheala is a spelling of Michaela, the feminine of Michael, from Hebrew 'who is like God?' A classic namPronounced mih-KAY-lah▶Neri#14737 in the U.S.From Hebrew ner, 'lamp; candle', with the possessive ending: 'my light; my lamp'. Neri is also a well-knoPronounced NEH-ree▶Leza#14746 in the U.S.Leza is a variant spelling of Liza or Lisa, both short forms of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'GodPronounced LEE-zah▶Nior#14748 in the U.S.A very rare modern coinage. It sits close to the Hebrew elements nir ('ploughed field') and or ('light'),Pronounced NEE-or▶Suellen#14897 in the U.S.Suellen fuses Sue (from Susan, Hebrew Shoshannah, 'lily') with Ellen (linked to Helen, Greek, 'light, torPronounced soo-EL-uhn▶Lucianne#14920 in the U.S.A blend of Lucia (from Latin lux, 'light') and Anne (Hebrew Hannah, 'grace; favor') — 'light' and 'grace'Pronounced loo-see-ANN▶Yeira#15224 in the U.S.Yeira is a Hebrew name, a feminine form linked to the root or, 'light,' and to Yair, 'he will enlighten' Pronounced yay-EE-rah▶Naomigrace#15374 in the U.S.A compound of Naomi ('pleasantness; delight') and Grace ('grace; favor'), joined as one written name. SwePronounced nay-OH-mee-grayss▶Mariellen#15648 in the U.S.Mariellen fuses Mary — Hebrew Miriam, variously 'beloved', 'wished-for child', or 'of the sea' — with EllPronounced mair-ee-EL-uhn▶Keryn#15835 in the U.S.Keryn has two plausible routes. It reads as a variant of Karen, the Danish short form of Katherine ('purePronounced KER-in▶Sharin#16182 in the U.S.Sharin is a variant spelling of Sharon, the biblical Plain of Sharon, a fertile coastal region often takePronounced SHAIR-in▶Jaira#16220 in the U.S.Jaira is generally read as a feminine form of Jair — Hebrew Ya'ir, 'he shines, he enlightens' — a name boPronounced JY-ruh▶Yaire#16666 in the U.S.Yaire is a modern given name used mainly in Latina naming, formed as a feminine echo of the Hebrew Yair (Pronounced yah-EE-reh▶Lysa#16759 in the U.S.Lysa is a -y- respelling of Lisa, the short form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath'Pronounced LEE-sah▶Maryhelen#16851 in the U.S.Maryhelen is a written-together double name marrying Mary and Helen. Mary, from Hebrew Miriam, is variousPronounced MAIR-ee-HEL-uhn▶Myer#16874 in the U.S.A surname derived from Meir (Hebrew, 'giving light; one who shines'), also linked to the German Meyer ('sPronounced MY-ur▶Noriel#16951 in the U.S.A name in the Hebrew-styled '-el' family, where el means 'God' (as in Nuriel, 'fire/light of God'); it isPronounced nor-ee-EL▶Lizett#17122 in the U.S.Lizett is a spelling of Lisette or Lizette, a French pet form of Elisabeth. Elisabeth comes from Hebrew EPronounced lee-ZET▶Reann#17133 in the U.S.Reann is a compound and respelling in the Raeann and Reanna family, joining a Rae or Re- opening with AnnPronounced ree-AN▶Tirza#17419 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Tirzah, 'delight; pleasantness.' It is the name of a daughter of Zelophehad in the Bible Pronounced TEER-zah▶Sueellen#17770 in the U.S.Sueellen joins Sue and Ellen into one written name. Sue is short for Susan or Susanna, from Hebrew shoshaPronounced soo-EL-in▶Tomara#19985 in the U.S.Tomara is a vowel-shifted spelling of Tamara, the Russian and Slavic form of the Hebrew Tamar, 'date palmPronounced toh-MAR-uh▶NaiyomiA modern spelling echoing Naomi, from the Hebrew for 'pleasantness; delight.' The stylized spelling is a Pronounced ny-OH-mee▶
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What does the name Liora mean?
Liora is a Hebrew girls' name built from li (for me) and or (light), so it means "my light." It's one of the most direct light-meaning names on this list, alongside Eliora and Neriah.