Baby Names That Mean Light
1914 baby names meaning light — with origins, popularity, and audio pronunciation on every name.
Looking for a name that means light? Here are 1914 baby names whose meaning carries the sense of light. Each links to its full page with a sourced meaning and audio pronunciation.
Girl Names
Minha#1774 in the U.S.Korean name; depending on hanja, min ('jade', 'quick', or 'gentle') with ha ('river' or 'lotus'Hellen#1800 in the U.S.A spelling variant of Helen, from Greek Helene, traditionally associated with helios "sun" or tKlara#1804 in the U.S.Clear, bright, famousClaira#1820 in the U.S.Clear, bright, famousBobbi#1834 in the U.S.Pet form of Roberta (from Germanic Hrodebert, 'bright fame') and sometimes of Barbara (Greek 'fEmberleigh#1849 in the U.S.Modern English compound of 'Ember' (Old English 'aemerge', a glowing coal) and 'Leigh' (Old EngAelin#1855 in the U.S.brow, brightnessAleya#1873 in the U.S.From Arabic 'Aaliyah meaning 'high, exalted, sublime'. In Bengali, Aleya additionally refers toAkari#1881 in the U.S.BrightZiya#1941 in the U.S."light, splendour, glow," from Arabic diyaSunni#1960 in the U.S.variant of Sunny, from the English word for bright, cheerful weatherLucianna#1972 in the U.S.Variant of Luciana, feminine of Lucius/Lucian, from Latin lux 'light'.Meira#2046 in the U.S.giving light, shiningNavany#2048 in the U.S.Derived from the Tamil word 'nava' meaning 'new' or 'fresh'; the name evokes renewal and brightBobbie#2067 in the U.S.Bright fameSanaa#2116 in the U.S.radiance, brilliance, loftinessAoife#2120 in the U.S.radiant beauty, joyfulnessAhana#2153 in the U.S.from Sanskrit, meaning 'the light of the inner self' or 'dawn'Ailen#2154 in the U.S.Glowing ember, hot coal; from Mapudungun, a popular Indigenous-rooted name in Argentina (often Dawn#2174 in the U.S.English word name meaning 'dawn, daybreak, first appearance of light', from Old English 'dagungNuri#2189 in the U.S.My lightAsia#2197 in the U.S.A place name from the continent Asia, ultimately from a Greek/Akkadian root associated with 'eaAlorah#2214 in the U.S.A modern coined name, possibly blending Hawaiian 'aloha' (love, peace, compassion) with the '-rNoura#2232 in the U.S.LightZariya#2255 in the U.S.Blooming flower; radiant (variant of Zahra)Nyah#2293 in the U.S.Variant of Nia, Swahili 'purpose, intention'; also linked to Irish Niamh 'bright'.Ilyana#2342 in the U.S.sunshine, of the sunRoxana#2366 in the U.S.Bright, shiningAuriella#2413 in the U.S.Modern created name from Latin aurum (gold) + -ella (diminutive suffix); 'little golden one' orAzora#2415 in the U.S.Literary/operatic name; proposed meanings 'sky blue/azure' (Persian, via Azzurra) or 'dawn' (viLaina#2422 in the U.S.bright, shining oneAmaryllis#2439 in the U.S.to sparkle, shineSaniya#2453 in the U.S.radiant, brilliant, exaltedIlliana#2467 in the U.S.sunshine, of the sunRoxy#2477 in the U.S.Short form of Roxana or Roxanne, from Persian Roshanak or Ruxshana, meaning 'dawn', 'bright', oKenya#2499 in the U.S.A place name from the East African country Kenya, named for Mount Kenya, whose name likely comeBrighton#2517 in the U.S.From the English place name; Old English Beorhthelm + tun ('Beorhthelm's homestead'), popularlySahari#2534 in the U.S.From Arabic sahar/sahari, 'the time just before dawn; the pre-dawn hour' (also linked to 'enchaTaleen#2538 in the U.S.From the Armenian town of Talin (site of a 7th-century cathedral); the underlying word meaning Lennie#2557 in the U.S.Diminutive of Leonard or Lena/Helena. Through Leonard: from Old German 'leon' (lion) and 'hard'Zaia#2644 in the U.S.light, shining, radiantAaira#2645 in the U.S.From Arabic, meaning 'noble, honorable, respectable' (one worthy of respect); in Urdu usage alsEleonor#2659 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Eleanor, possibly from Old Provençal Aliénor of uncertain meaning, or influScarleth#2684 in the U.S.Spanish-influenced variant of Scarlett, meaning the bright red color scarlet; associated with pZaylani#2690 in the U.S.A modern coined name, possibly influenced by Zara (Arabic: 'flower/dawn') and Lani (Hawaiian: 'Dailyn#2700 in the U.S.brightness of dayLayana#2710 in the U.S.Soft, gentle, tender; derived from the Arabic root l-y-n (as in 'layyinah', soft/tender). SometKaliana#2734 in the U.S.Likely a creative elaboration of Hawaiian Kalani ('the heavens, royalty') with the suffix -ana,Maira#2765 in the U.S.Sparkle, gleam, flashZiyah#2777 in the U.S.light, radiance, splendourRoberta#2809 in the U.S.Bright fameAnalucia#2824 in the U.S.Fused compound of Ana ('grace', from Hebrew Channah) and Lucia ('light', from Latin lux)Roxanna#2856 in the U.S.Bright, shining, dawn; Latinate elaboration of Roxana, from Persian RoshanakLux#2918 in the U.S.LightEllorie#2939 in the U.S.Modern invented or blended name, likely combining El- (from Eleanor, meaning bright) with -orieHala#2941 in the U.S.The luminous halo around the moon; a classical Arabic girls' nameSunshine#2952 in the U.S.Sunshine (the English word).Zarielle#2956 in the U.S.Modern blend of Zara ('blooming; brightness', Arabic) with an -ielle ending (echoing Arielle, 'Elli#2966 in the U.S.A diminutive of Eleanor or Ellen, ultimately from the Greek Helene meaning torch or shining ligKlaire#2977 in the U.S.Clear, bright, famousRaylyn#2988 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Ray (beam of light, or a Ray- name) to the -lyn ending; no single fixed Kassie#3010 in the U.S.Short form of Kassandra/Cassandra, from Greek possibly meaning 'she who entangles men' or 'shinKyara#3012 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Chiara (Italian) or Kiara, from Latin Clara meaning 'clear, bright, famous'Elanie#3041 in the U.S.Modern name blending Hebrew Ilana/Elana, 'tree, oak', with the Elaine ('bright, shining') soundElin#3077 in the U.S.bright, shining, torchMahnoor#3089 in the U.S.Light of the moon, moonlight; a compound of Persian mah, 'moon', and Arabic nur, 'light'Orianna#3094 in the U.S.Double-n elaboration of Oriana — possibly from Latin aurum, 'gold' (golden), or oriri, 'to riseAruna#3106 in the U.S.Reddish brown, dawnClarice#3111 in the U.S.Clear, bright, famousDaelyn#3112 in the U.S.brightness of dayLainie#3122 in the U.S.Pet form of Elaine, the Old French form of Helen, from Greek helene, 'torch, light'Moon#3123 in the U.S.The celestial body; an English word name for Earth's satellite and its silver lightAlbie#3129 in the U.S.A friendly short form of Albert ('noble; bright') or of Alba ('dawn; white'), used here on its Neve#3156 in the U.S.Bright, radiant; anglicized spelling of Irish Niamh, a goddess of Tír na nÓgRobbie#3159 in the U.S.Pet form of Roberta — Germanic hrod + beraht, 'bright fame' — used as a standalone girls' nameZoha#3166 in the U.S.From Arabic Zuha or Zoha (ضحى / زُهَى), meaning 'morning light', 'brilliance of the sun', or 'fIleana#3180 in the U.S.sunshine, bright one, of the sunLucina#3193 in the U.S.Latin name from 'lux' (light), meaning 'she who brings to light.' In Roman religion, Lucina wasNahara#3199 in the U.S.From Aramaic/Hebrew nahara, variously 'light; brightness' and 'a river; a stream'; also Arabic Nura#3238 in the U.S.From Arabic Nura or Noura, derived from the root nur (نور), meaning 'light' or 'radiance'; a feRaylin#3242 in the U.S.blend evoking 'ray of light'Whitlee#3247 in the U.S.Variant of Whitley, from Old English 'hwit' (white) + 'leah' (woodland clearing, meadow), meaniAra#3255 in the U.S.Brings rain in Arabic; also a legendary Armenian king's name meaning eagle, king, or the shininElleanor#3265 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Eleanor — from Occitan Aliénor, often linked to Greek for 'light, shining'Ellee#3266 in the U.S.Creative spelling of Ellie, a diminutive of Eleanor (bright, shining) or Elizabeth (my God is aJodie#3316 in the U.S.Pet form of Judith ('woman of Judea, praised') or Joanna/Josephine — a mid-century screen-brighAyelet#3346 in the U.S.From Hebrew ayelet, 'a gazelle, a doe' (from ayelet hashachar, 'the gazelle of dawn; the morninElenora#3352 in the U.S.Spelling of Eleanora — an elaboration of Eleanor, possibly 'the other Aenor' (Provençal) or linLenni#3366 in the U.S.Variant of Leni/Lennie, German pet form of Helena and Magdalena — Helena carrying the Greek 'toSilver#3380 in the U.S.The precious metal and its gleaming color; an English word name from Old English seolforZorah#3387 in the U.S.Linked to Arabic Zohra, 'dawn, brilliant star (Venus)', and to the biblical town Zorah; routes Aleina#3395 in the U.S.Variant of Alena, a Slavic short form of Helena, from Greek 'Helene' meaning 'torch' or 'shininAsya#3401 in the U.S.Sunrise or the east, from Turkish and Hebrew Asia; also a Russian diminutive of Anastasia meaniGolden#3417 in the U.S.Made of gold; the English adjective used as a name for someone precious and radiantKanari#3424 in the U.S.A modern name echoing 'canary' (a bright songbird, from the Canary Islands; Latin canaria) and Vihana#3453 in the U.S.First ray of the sun, dawn, morning; a modern Sanskrit-derived nameCiana#3477 in the U.S.Modern name most often read as a clipped Luciana — 'light' — or an Italian-styled coinageEna#3482 in the U.S.Anglicized form of Irish Eithne ('kernel; fire') or a short form of Helena ('light'); routes laZaryah#3515 in the U.S.Linked to Slavic Zarya, 'dawn, sunrise' (a dawn goddess), in a modern -iyah/-yah styling; routeJemima#3544 in the U.S.From the Hebrew 'yemimah,' most commonly interpreted as 'dove,' a symbol of peace and purity; sKiah#3550 in the U.S.DawnKiarah#3551 in the U.S.-ah spelling of Kiara — Irish Ciara, 'dark', or Italian Chiara, 'bright, clear'; routes layeredNiamh#3561 in the U.S.From Old Irish 'níamh', meaning 'bright', 'lustrous', or 'radiant'.Raylen#3563 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Ray (beam of light) to the -len ending; no single fixed rootSahar#3565 in the U.S.Dawn, the time just before sunrise; from Arabic sahar, beloved in Persian and Urdu as wellEiley#3595 in the U.S.Variant of Eilidh — the Scottish Gaelic form of Helen, 'light, torch' — or a modern Eilee/Aily Ellanor#3596 in the U.S.Spelling of Eleanor — from Old French Aliénor, often linked to Greek/Latin roots for 'light, brHelene#3602 in the U.S.French and continental form of Helen — Greek helene, 'torch, corposant; shining light'Shree#3636 in the U.S.From Sanskrit shri, 'radiance, prosperity, auspicious glory' — an epithet of the goddess LakshmZahari#3642 in the U.S.From Arabic zahra, 'a flower, a blossom; radiant, shining' (a Zahra-rooted name); also a modernZiah#3644 in the U.S.Radiance, light, or splendor; derived from Arabic diya or Hebrew related roots meaning brillianElenor#3660 in the U.S.-or spelling of Eleanor — possibly from Provençal Alienor, linked to 'light, bright'; the origiEleyna#3661 in the U.S.Spelling of Elena/Elaina — a form of Helen, from Greek, 'light, torch; bright'Elva#3665 in the U.S.An anglicized Irish name (from Ailbhe, 'white, bright') and/or a feminine echoing 'elf'; vintagKyari#3680 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Kiara/Chiara ('bright, clear', Italian) and the -ari names; here for girZahira#3709 in the U.S.From Arabic zahir/zahira — 'radiant, shining, blossoming' (also read 'helper, supporter')Aahana#3712 in the U.S.Inner light, the first rays of the morning sun; from Sanskrit, a modern luminous nameAilin#3715 in the U.S.From Mapuche Ailin/Ayelen, 'a clear, transparent thing; clarity'; also a Latina form of Aileen Elayne#3732 in the U.S.Variant of Elaine, the Old French form of Helen, from Greek for 'torch, light'Nayra#3755 in the U.S.From Aymara nayra, 'eyes; that which comes first', and Arabic Naira, 'shining, bright'; routes Ora#3760 in the U.S.Light; from Hebrew orah, a modern Israeli nameXara#3773 in the U.S.X-spelling of Zara — Arabic, 'blooming flower; radiance', or a form of Sarah, 'princess'; routeZaiya#3776 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Zaya/Zaia and the -aiya names; sometimes linked to 'light/radiance'; no Zyah#3779 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Zia ('light, splendor') and the Zy-/-iah sound family; routes informalAine#3781 in the U.S.Brightness, radiance, or joy; from Old Irish áine meaning radiance or brilliance, the name of aZayra#3831 in the U.S.Variant of Zaira/Zahra — Arabic 'blooming, radiant flower' — also linked to a Voltaire-coined lIlona#3861 in the U.S.Hungarian form of Helen — from Greek, 'light, torch; bright'Adalena#3903 in the U.S.Modern blend of Adaline/Adela ('noble', Germanic) and Lena (a Helena/Magdalena short form, 'ligAdhira#3905 in the U.S.From Sanskrit adhira, 'lightning; restless, swift; impatient (in a spirited sense)'Kashvi#3945 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, glossed 'shining, radiant' — also given as an epithet of the goddess LakshmiRoxie#3960 in the U.S.Pet form of Roxanne/Roxana, from Persian Roshanak, 'bright, dawn'
Boy Names
Javion#1786 in the U.S.Modern compound; possibly from Javier (bright new house)Orin#1859 in the U.S.light, pine treeBrighton#1872 in the U.S.From the English place name; Old English Beorhthelm + tun ('Beorhthelm's homestead'), popularlyKelly#1881 in the U.S.From Irish Ceallach, possibly 'bright-headed' or 'strife'Lior#1968 in the U.S.My light; I have light; from Hebrew li (to me, my) + or (light) — a modern Hebrew name meaning Ori#2002 in the U.S.from Hebrew 'ori', combining 'or' ('light') with the possessive suffix, meaning 'my light'Robbie#2122 in the U.S.Bright fame; English pet form of Robert, from Germanic Hrodebert (hrod: fame + beraht: bright)Akaay#2125 in the U.S.From Turkish ak, 'white, bright, pure', plus ay, 'moon' — 'bright moon, moonlight'Braulio#2129 in the U.S.Bright, radiantFynn#2192 in the U.S.Spelling variant of Finn (Irish Fionn), meaning 'fair, white, bright'.Sufyan#2252 in the U.S.Nimble, fast, lightLukah#2272 in the U.S.light, from LucaniaAayansh#2332 in the U.S.First ray of light; part of parents; from Sanskrit ayan (first ray of light, or path) + ansh (pRishaan#2349 in the U.S.An Indian (Sanskrit/Hindi) name, a variant of Rishan/Rishaan, generally interpreted as 'good huDaylon#2365 in the U.S.brightness of dayNivaan#2412 in the U.S.Modern Indian coinage glossed 'holy, sacred' or 'new dawn'; not firmly attested classicallyZyir#2479 in the U.S.Modern coinage, respelling of Zaire/Zahir (Arabic 'shining, visible'); associative meaningZeno#2537 in the U.S.Gift of Zeus; of Zeus; from Greek Zenon (of Zeus — the sky god, from *dyeus: shining sky)Akira#2539 in the U.S.BrightDaylan#2576 in the U.S.brightness of dayLuccas#2701 in the U.S.Double-c spelling of Lucas, from Greek Loukas, 'man from Lucania', long associated with Latin lLynx#2823 in the U.S.lynx wildcat, the bright oneUrijah#2876 in the U.S.Yahweh is my lightLucciano#2913 in the U.S.LightMinh#2915 in the U.S.From Sino-Vietnamese minh (明), meaning 'bright,' 'brilliant,' or 'clear'; associated with intelNoor#2917 in the U.S.Light, divine light; from Arabic nur (نور) meaning light, radiance, luminosityNoriel#2918 in the U.S.Latino coinage joining Nor- (Hebrew nur/ner, 'light/fire/lamp') to the -el ending ('of God'); rTejas#2933 in the U.S.From Sanskrit tejas, 'radiance, fire, spiritual brilliance' — one of the subtle elementsAkhari#2942 in the U.S.A modern coinage echoing Akari ('light', Japanese) and the -ari names (Amari); no single fixed Daylin#2949 in the U.S.Modern compound of Day (light, the day) and -lin (Welsh: lake, or English feminine/soft suffix)Diyan#2950 in the U.S.From Sanskrit-rooted Diyan, often glossed 'a lamp, a light; the divine, God'; also a Bulgarian Uri#2984 in the U.S.Hebrew name from ur meaning fire or light; Uri means my light or my flame, also the short form Callaghan#3002 in the U.S.From Irish Ó Ceallacháin, 'descendant of Cellachán' — a king of Munster whose name is variouslyDivit#3005 in the U.S.Modern Indian name, often glossed 'a lamp, light' or 'immortal'; precise root attestation thinMunir#3025 in the U.S.Bright, shiningMehtab#3066 in the U.S.From Persian mahtab/mehtab, 'moonlight, the moon' — mah, 'moon', plus tab, 'glow, radiance'Raidyn#3075 in the U.S.Spelling of Raiden — Japanese, 'thunder and lightning' (the thunder god Raijin); also rides theRiyansh#3078 in the U.S.Modern Indian coinage in the -ansh family ('part, portion' in Sanskrit), popularly glossed 'rayJohnluke#3106 in the U.S.God is gracious and light-giving; compound of John and LukeLoukas#3110 in the U.S.Greek form of Lucas/Luke, from Latin Lucanus ('man from Lucania') or associated with Latin lux Anwar#3129 in the U.S.Brighter, more luminousKallahan#3163 in the U.S.K-spelling of Callahan — from Irish O'Ceallachain, possibly 'bright-headed' or 'strife, contentAkio#3182 in the U.S.From Japanese aki, 'bright, autumn, glorious', plus o, 'man' — 'bright/glorious man'Elior#3204 in the U.S.From Hebrew El, 'God', plus or, 'light' — 'my God is light' — a modern Israeli favoriteEmber#3266 in the U.S.From Old English aemyrge or Old Norse eimyrja meaning 'embers' — the glowing, smoldering piecesLucah#3282 in the U.S.Light-giving; man from LucaniaOryan#3289 in the U.S.Y-styled Orion — the mythic hunter and his constellation; 'light of heaven' folk readingsRayland#3295 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Ray ('beam of light'; or short for Raymond, 'counsel') to -land; echoingShraga#3369 in the U.S.Lamp, candle; one who brings lightHubert#3400 in the U.S.From Germanic Hugubert — hug, 'heart, mind, spirit', plus beraht, 'bright' — 'bright heart/mindKoji#3412 in the U.S.From Japanese ko, 'small/happy/light', plus ji, 'second son/era'; meaning depends on kanjiKeilan#3481 in the U.S.Variant of Kellen/Cillian — Irish, linked to 'slender, bright-headed' or 'little church'; a modLuc#3483 in the U.S.French form of Luke — Greek Loukas, 'man from Lucania', long associated with Latin lux, 'light'Sirius#3500 in the U.S.glowing, scorchingShyne#3575 in the U.S.From the English word shine — 'to glow, gleam, excel' — a modern word-name with a y-styled spelRobinson#3641 in the U.S.From the surname 'son of Robin' — Robin a pet form of Robert, from Germanic Hrodebert, 'bright Mihir#3723 in the U.S.From Sanskrit mihira, 'the sun' — borrowed anciently from Persian Mithra, god of lightRoshan#3738 in the U.S.From Persian roshan, 'bright, shining, luminous' — light across Persian and South Asian useAshwin#3765 in the U.S.Linked to the Ashvins — the Vedic twin horsemen of the dawn, divine healers — and to the Hindu Bryton#3771 in the U.S.Derived from Old English Bryton or Bryten, a place-name element meaning Briton or dweller at thKiari#3813 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Kiara/Chiara ('bright, clear') and rapper Kiari (Offset); routes layeredRupert#3831 in the U.S.German form of Robert — 'bright fame' — cavalier princes and Grint-Weasley warmthZyheir#3847 in the U.S.Modern styling echoing Zahir (Arabic 'radiant, shining, evident') and the -heir sound; routes iArjunreddy#3851 in the U.S.Compound of Arjun ('bright, shining, silver', the Mahabharata hero) and Reddy (a South Indian cAzhar#3962 in the U.S.From Arabic azhar, 'the most shining, most radiant, most luminous' (also 'blossoms, flowers'; aShneur#4022 in the U.S.From Yiddish/Hebrew Shneur, 'two lights' (often read as shnei or, 'two lights; light upon lightWilber#4039 in the U.S.-er spelling of Wilbur — from Germanic wil, 'will, desire', plus beraht, 'bright' (or beorht/buWilbur#4040 in the U.S.Bright desire or will and fortress; from the Old High German Willbeorht or a variant of WilburhAhkari#4051 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Akari ('light, brightness', Japanese) and the -kari/-ari names; no singl