Light Baby Names
791 Light names with meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.
Light baby names draw their meaning from words for radiance and glow across languages — Latin lux, Hebrew or, Arabic noor. Parents love the theme because it carries a built-in wish: a name like Lucia or Noor quite literally means a child who brightens a room.
Where the meaning comes from
Latin lux gives us Lucy and Lucas; Hebrew ner, meaning lamp or candle, gives us Uriel and Neriah; and Greek hele, for torchlight, is the root of Helena.
Girl names that mean light
The Lucia family runs deep, with softer takes like Lucille, Luciana and Elaine. Lena and Aileen reach the same meaning by way of Helena.
Boy names that mean light
Luke is the classic version, while Lucian and Luciano dress it up. Uriah brings Hebrew warmth, and Ray is the shortest, sunniest option.
Bright, modern picks
Aurora evokes dawn, Halo borrows the glow around the sun or moon, and Selene is named for moonlight itself.
Every name below links to its own page with a sourced meaning, U.S. popularity, famous bearers, and a clear audio pronunciation — so you can hear it before you choose.
Light Girl Names
Eilidh#9062 in the U.S.The Scottish Gaelic form of Helen/Aileen — variously 'a bright, shining light; the sun'▶Elen#9069 in the U.S.The Welsh form of Helen — from the Greek, 'a bright, shining light; a torch'; also linked to a ▶Elenia#9070 in the U.S.A form of Elena — from the Greek Helen, 'a bright, shining light; a torch'; routes layered▶Eliorah#9073 in the U.S.A feminine form of Elior — from the Hebrew, eli, 'my God', + or, 'light', hence 'my God is my l▶Elleni#9074 in the U.S.A spelling of Eleni — the Greek form of Helen, 'a bright, shining light; a torch'; routes layer▶Helina#9131 in the U.S.A spelling of Helena — from the Greek Helen, 'a bright, shining light; a torch'; also an Ethiop▶Ilena#9140 in the U.S.A form of Ileana/Elena — from the Greek Helen, 'a bright, shining light; a torch'; routes layer▶Inaara#9142 in the U.S.From the Arabic inara, 'illumination; radiance; the act of shining light'▶Laineymae#9249 in the U.S.A compound name — Lainey (a short form of Elaine, 'a bright, shining light') joined with Mae (a▶Lucelia#9283 in the U.S.A compound/blend — Luce/Luz ('light', from the Latin lux) joined with Celia ('heavenly', from C▶Lynora#9288 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Lenora — a form of Eleanora/Eleanor, variously 'light; a bright torch' and▶Mariaelena#9305 in the U.S.A compound name — Maria (a form of Mary, variously 'star of the sea; beloved; bitter') joined w▶Nelda#9352 in the U.S.A modern name, variously read as 'from/by the elder tree' and as an extension of Nell (from Ele▶Noori#9363 in the U.S.A spelling of Nuri/Noor — from the Arabic nur, 'light; radiance; brightness'▶Noralynn#9364 in the U.S.A compound name — Nora (from Eleanor/Honora, variously 'light; honor') joined with Lynn ('a lak▶Nyrah#9369 in the U.S.A spelling of Nyra/Nira — variously from the Arabic (linked to nur, 'light') and the Hebrew nir▶Rosalena#9410 in the U.S.A compound name — Rosa ('a rose', Latin) joined with Lena (a short form of Helena, 'light; a br▶Nuru#9500 in the U.S.From the Swahili nuru, 'light' (from the Arabic nur). A warm, luminous name of East African tra▶Zohara#9515 in the U.S.From the Hebrew zohar, 'light; radiance; brilliance'; also linked to the Arabic Zahra, 'a flowe▶Aaila#9521 in the U.S.A form of Aila/Ayla — variously 'moonlight; halo of light' (Turkish) and 'from the strong oak' ▶Fana#9568 in the U.S.From the Ethiopian/Amharic Fana, 'light; lantern; torch.' Separately, in Arabic, fana names a S▶Analina#9580 in the U.S.A compound name — Ana ('grace', Hebrew) joined with Lina (a short form of Carolina/Helena, 'lig▶Annorah#9590 in the U.S.A form of Annora — variously from the Latin honor, 'honor', and a blend of Anna ('grace') and N▶Annalena#9671 in the U.S.A German compound joining Anna ('grace; favor') and Lena (a short form of Helena/Magdalena, tie▶Delena#9691 in the U.S.A modern name, variously a short form of Magdalena ('of Magdala') and a form of Helena ('light;▶Dhiya#9696 in the U.S.Variously from the Arabic diya, 'light; radiance; glow', and the Sanskrit dhi, 'intellect; unde▶Eknoor#9710 in the U.S.From the Punjabi — ek, 'one', + noor, 'light', hence 'the one light; the light of the one God (▶Elleanna#9722 in the U.S.A compound name — Ella ('all; a fairy maiden/light') joined with Anna ('grace; favor', Hebrew)▶Ellenora#9723 in the U.S.A form of Eleanor/Eleonora — variously 'light; a shining light; bright/compassion'▶Ellieann#9724 in the U.S.A compound name — Ellie ('all; light', a pet form of Ella/Eleanor) joined with Ann ('grace; fav▶Ellieanne#9725 in the U.S.A compound name — Ellie ('all; light', a pet form of Ella/Eleanor) joined with Anne ('grace; fa▶Elna#9727 in the U.S.A Scandinavian short form, variously of Helena ('a torch; shining light', Greek) and Eleanor ('▶Haze#9785 in the U.S.Variously from the English word haze ('a light mist') and a short form of Hazel ('the hazel tre▶Helayna#9789 in the U.S.A form of Helena — from the Greek helene, 'a torch; a shining light; the bright one'▶Ilina#9798 in the U.S.Variously from the Sanskrit Ilina ('the earth'; also a name linked to intelligence) and a Slavi▶Iliyana#9799 in the U.S.A Bulgarian/Slavic form of Iliana — variously a feminine of Elijah/Iliya ('the Lord is my God',▶Jalena#9810 in the U.S.A modern name, variously a Slavic form of Jelena/Helena ('a shining light') and a Ja- + Lena bl▶Kairah#9847 in the U.S.A spelling of Kaira/Kyra — variously from the Sanskrit ('unique; a ray of light') and the Greek▶Kiran#9893 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit kiran, 'a ray of light; a sunbeam; a thread of light'; used for both sexes▶Kyarah#9905 in the U.S.A spelling of Kiara — variously from the Gaelic Ciara ('dark') and the Italian chiara ('bright;▶Laraya#9916 in the U.S.A modern name, joining a La- prefix with Raya (variously 'a friend', Arabic, and 'a beam of lig▶Larayah#9917 in the U.S.A spelling of Laraya — a modern name, joining a La- prefix with Raya (variously 'a friend'; 'a ▶Leenah#9924 in the U.S.A spelling of Lina/Lena — variously from the Arabic lina, 'tender/a young palm tree', and a sho▶Lucette#9941 in the U.S.A French diminutive of Lucie/Lucy — from the Latin lux, 'light', hence 'little light'▶Luzelena#9945 in the U.S.A compound name — Luz ('light', Spanish/Latin) joined with Elena ('a shining light; a torch', G▶Mehnoor#9977 in the U.S.From the Persian/Urdu meh ('the moon') + noor ('light'), hence 'the light of the moon; moonligh▶Nooreh#10032 in the U.S.From the Arabic/Persian noor, 'light; radiance; illumination', in a feminine form▶Noralee#10033 in the U.S.A modern blend of Nora ('honor; light', a short form of Honora/Eleanor) with Lee ('a meadow; a ▶Luziana#10034 in the U.S.A modern coinage echoing Louisiana (the U.S. state) and the Spanish Luz ('light'), with a flowi▶Nourah#10035 in the U.S.From the Arabic nur/noor, 'light; radiance; illumination', in the name Noura/Nourah▶Orya#10049 in the U.S.Variously from the Hebrew or ('light', hence 'my light') and a modern -ya coinage; routes layer▶Marialena#10060 in the U.S.A compound of Maria (from Hebrew Miryam, the name of Mary) and Elena (Greek Helene, linked to '▶Raelene#10064 in the U.S.A modern blend of Rae (a short form of Rachel, 'a ewe', or Raymond, 'wise protector') with the ▶Riyanshi#10085 in the U.S.A modern Sanskrit name, variously 'a part/portion (ansh) of the divine' or feminine of Riyansh;▶Rushika#10104 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit, variously 'a female sage/seer' (feminine of rishi) and 'a ray of light'; rou▶Teia#10168 in the U.S.Variously from the Greek Theia ('a goddess; divine', the Titaness of light) and a short form of▶Yalena#10205 in the U.S.A form of Yelena/Helena — from the Greek, 'a shining light; a torch; the bright one' (from Hele▶Ailene#10271 in the U.S.A variant of Aileen/Eileen, an Irish form linked to Helen, 'bright; shining; light' (from the G▶Alyona#10290 in the U.S.A Russian pet form of Elena (Helen), from the Greek helene, 'light; bright; torch'; used as an ▶Araí#10319 in the U.S.misty sky; light cloud▶Aileena#10320 in the U.S.A form of Aileen/Eileen, an Irish name usually traced to Eibhlin, itself linked to Helen, 'brig▶Auriah#10339 in the U.S.A feminine/respelling in the Uriah/Auria family, from the Hebrew Uriyah, 'God is my light' (ur,▶Aynoor#10352 in the U.S.From the Arabic ayn, 'eye', + noor, 'light', 'eye of light'; also linked to the Turkish Aynur, ▶Annalucia#10379 in the U.S.A compound joining Anna ('grace; favor') and Lucia (from Latin lux, 'light'). A luminous Italia▶Elainey#10476 in the U.S.A friendly, -ey-ending form of Elaine, itself an Old French form of Helen, 'bright; shining lig▶Elenah#10477 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Elena, the Greek/Spanish/Italian form of Helen, 'bright; shining light; t▶Elenie#10478 in the U.S.A spelling of the Greek Eleni, the modern Greek form of Helen, 'bright; shining light; torch.' ▶Ellana#10480 in the U.S.A modern blend of Ella and Alana; by those routes it carries 'light; fairy maiden' (Ella) and '▶Ellierose#10482 in the U.S.A modern smoosh of Ellie (from Eleanor/Ella, 'light; bright') and Rose (the flower; 'fame'), wr▶Evelena#10502 in the U.S.A blend of Evelyn (from Aveline, 'wished-for child; desired') and Lena (from Helena, 'light'). ▶Eylah#10506 in the U.S.A spelling of Elah/Ela, Hebrew for 'oak; terebinth tree,' also read near the Turkish Ayla ('hal▶Elainah#10526 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Elaine, an Old French form of Helen, 'bright; shining light; torch,' with▶Gweneth#10528 in the U.S.A spelling of the Welsh Gwyneth, from gwyn, 'blessed; fair; white; holy.' A classic Welsh name ▶Halah#10532 in the U.S.From the Arabic Hala/Halah, 'halo; aura; ring of light around the moon.' A soft, luminous Arabi▶Ileanna#10554 in the U.S.A spelling of Ileana/Iliana, a Romanian/Greek form linked to Helen ('bright; shining light; tor▶Inarah#10558 in the U.S.From the Arabic Inarah, 'light; radiance; illumination; brightness.' A luminous, uplifting Arab▶Jasnoor#10594 in the U.S.A Sikh/Punjabi name joining jas ('glory; praise; the divine') with noor ('light,' from Arabic/P▶Helana#10613 in the U.S.A variant of Helena, from the Greek Helene, 'light; shining one; torch; bright.' A soft, lumino▶Kera#10662 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Kira/Keira, read as the Irish Ciara ('dark-haired') or as a form of Kira ▶Lanya#10687 in the U.S.A modern name read as a spin on Lana ('light; rock') or Tanya (a Russian short for Tatiana, 'fa▶Luciella#10715 in the U.S.A diminutive of Lucia/Lucy, from the Latin lux ('light'), with the Italian-flavored -ella endin▶Lusine#10721 in the U.S.From the Armenian Lusine ('moon; moonlight'), rooted in lus ('light'). A luminous, celestial na▶Mariahelena#10748 in the U.S.A Latin-American compound written as one word: Maria (from Hebrew Miryam, variously read 'belov▶Neriya#10820 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Neriya (Neriah), 'lamp of the Lord' or 'light of the Lord' — a biblical name bo▶Nirah#10825 in the U.S.A soft -ah spelling read near the Hebrew Nira ('light; cultivated field') and the Arabic Nur ('▶Norrah#10831 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Nora, a short form of Honora ('honor') or Eleanor, and read near the Arab▶Orah#10849 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Orah, 'light; brightness' (feminine of Or), a soft -h spelling of Ora. Luminous▶Nurah#10926 in the U.S.From the Arabic Nura, 'light' (from nur, 'light; radiance'). A luminous, widely loved name in A▶Uriyah#11003 in the U.S.A variant of Uriah/Uriyah, from the Hebrew Uriyyah, 'God is my light; the Lord is my flame.' Tr▶Zuha#11066 in the U.S.From the Arabic Duha/Zuha, 'morning light; the brightness of the forenoon' — the name of a chap▶Alaula#11108 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian alaula, 'light of early dawn; the glow of sunrise or sunset' — a poetic word ▶Alaynie#11109 in the U.S.A friendly -ie form near Alaina and Elaine, both from Helen, 'bright; shining light; torch.' Th▶Allina#11120 in the U.S.A double-l spelling of Alina, variously tied to the Germanic adal ('noble'), a short form of Ad▶Anusha#11162 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit, read as 'beautiful morning; the first ray of light' and also linked to Anush▶Diella#11262 in the U.S.From Albanian diell, 'sun,' giving the sense 'sun, sunny.' It is a well-established Albanian gi▶Elainna#11336 in the U.S.An expanded spelling of Elaine, itself an Old French form of Helen, from the Greek for 'bright;▶Elanore#11339 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Eleanor, an Old French form ultimately from the Occitan Alienor — often r▶Elladee#11348 in the U.S.A modern American coinage, joining the popular Ella (from names like Eleanor, 'other; light') w▶Haize#11419 in the U.S.A modern one-beat name, read either as a respelling of the word Haze ('a light mist; soft blur'▶Deeya#11435 in the U.S.Deeya reads as a phonetic spelling of Diya, a Sanskrit and Hindi name meaning 'lamp; light,' or▶Kekeli#11604 in the U.S.From the Ewe language of Ghana and Togo, Kekeli means 'light.' A bright, meaningful name in Wes▶Laineyjo#11651 in the U.S.A modern smoosh of Lainey (from Elaine/Helen, 'bright; shining light') and Jo (short for Joseph▶Lanaiya#11657 in the U.S.A modern American coinage, layering Lana ('light; rock') with the -aiya sound of Anaya and Amay▶Ellajean#11662 in the U.S.A joined name pairing Ella ('light; fairy maiden') with Jean (the French/Scottish feminine of J▶Leonore#11671 in the U.S.A French/German form of Eleanor (via Leonora/Leonore), commonly read as 'light; shining torch.'▶Lu#11688 in the U.S.A pet form of names like Louise ('famous warrior'), Lucia/Lucy ('light'), or Lulu, standing alo▶Luseh#11694 in the U.S.A modern phonetic spelling that reads near Lucy/Lucia ('light,' Latin lux) or a coined -eh name▶Mariluz#11731 in the U.S.A Spanish Marian compound of Maria and Luz ('light'), read as 'Mary of light' — often honoring ▶Mishal#11775 in the U.S.From the Arabic Mish'al, 'torch; a light held up; a lamp.' A luminous name used across the Arab▶Navira#11808 in the U.S.A name of Arabic and Indonesian flavor, tied to the root for 'light; radiant' (as in Nawra/Muni▶Nel#11817 in the U.S.A short form of Nelly, Helen, or Eleanor (from Greek 'bright; shining light'); also a Dutch sho▶Nelya#11819 in the U.S.A Slavic (Russian/Ukrainian) short form of Nelli or Neonila, often tied through Nelli to Helen/▶Nitsa#11828 in the U.S.Nitsa is a Greek diminutive of Eleni (Helen), itself linked to 'light; torch; bright.' A warm n▶Noga#11833 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Nogah, 'brightness; radiance; morning light' — also the Hebrew name for the pla▶Noralyn#11835 in the U.S.A modern blend of Nora (linked to 'light; honor') with the popular -lyn ending. It reads as a f▶Nurvi#11839 in the U.S.Nurvi is read a few ways — sometimes tied to the Arabic nur ('light') plus a -vi ending, and so▶Radiance#11877 in the U.S.Radiance is an English word name meaning 'brilliant light; glowing brightness,' from Latin radi▶Rayella#11885 in the U.S.A modern American coinage, joining the bright Ray- opening (a nod to 'ray of light') with the g▶Noriana#11896 in the U.S.A modern elaboration of Nora (from Honora, 'honor,' or Eleanor, 'light') with the flowing -iana▶Prisma#11939 in the U.S.A modern name from prism (Greek prisma, 'something sawn; a sawn object'), evoking rainbows and ▶Yelenny#12076 in the U.S.Yelenny reads as a modern Latin American coinage tied by ear to Yelena (a form of Helen, Greek ▶Zohar#12113 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Zohar, 'light; splendor; radiance; brilliance.' The word also names the Zohar, ▶Airy#12164 in the U.S.Airy reads as an English word name — 'light, breezy, of the air' — and can also serve as a shor▶Dawne#12168 in the U.S.An -e spelling of Dawn, the English word for 'daybreak; the first light of morning.' A mid-cent▶Alainey#12178 in the U.S.Alainey is a modern respelling in the Alaina/Elaine family — names tied to 'bright, shining lig▶Alinea#12190 in the U.S.Alinea reads as a modern name in the Alina/Lina family (tied to 'light; tender'), and coinciden▶Alaney#12192 in the U.S.A modern respelling in the Alaina/Elaine family (from Helen, 'bright; shining light'), given a ▶Ellan#12241 in the U.S.Ellan is a variant spelling of Ellen, the enduring English form of Helen, from the Greek Helene▶Amariel#12284 in the U.S.An angel name in some Jewish and Christian traditions, from Hebrew roots with el, 'God' (variou▶Eilene#12480 in the U.S.A spelling variant of Eileen, the anglicized form of Irish Eibhlin (linked to Evelyn and to Hel▶Elainy#12483 in the U.S.A modern elaboration of Elaine, the Old French form of Helen ('bright, shining light'), given a▶Elinora#12492 in the U.S.A spelling variant of Eleanor/Elinor, a name of Old French and ultimately debated origin, often▶Ellayna#12501 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Elaina/Elena, forms of Helen ('bright, shining light'). Routes are uncerta▶Ethereal#12534 in the U.S.A word name from 'ethereal' ('delicate, light, heavenly'), ultimately from Greek aither ('upper▶Neria#12686 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Neriyah, 'lamp of the Lord; light of God' (ner, 'lamp/light,' + Yah, 'the Lord'▶Joellen#12692 in the U.S.Joellen is a compound of Jo (from Joanna/Josephine, tied to 'God is gracious' / 'God will add')▶Jaylena#12701 in the U.S.A modern blend of Jayla (a coinage) and Lena (a short form of Helena/Magdalena, 'light'; 'from ▶
Light Boy Names
Gurnoor#9268 in the U.S.From the Punjabi — gur (the Guru; the spiritual teacher) + noor (Arabic/Persian 'light'), hence▶Ifechukwu#9302 in the U.S.From the Igbo — ife, 'light; a thing/blessing', + Chukwu, 'God', hence 'the light/thing/gift of▶Koren#9454 in the U.S.From the Hebrew koren, 'shining; radiant; a ray/beam of light'; used for both sexes▶Laakea#9471 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian — la, 'light/sun/day', + akea, 'wide/clear/bright', hence 'clear light; wide ▶Melchor#9536 in the U.S.A Spanish form of Melchior — from the Hebrew, 'the king of light; my king is light'; traditiona▶Rayshaun#9645 in the U.S.A modern African American name, blending Ray (a short form/'a beam of light') with Shaun (a for▶Ziv#9854 in the U.S.From the Hebrew ziv, 'radiance; brightness; light/glow'; also the old name of a spring month▶Aavash#9870 in the U.S.Variously from the Nepali/Sanskrit — 'a settlement/a dwelling place' (avas) and 'a sound/voice'▶Ajdin#9898 in the U.S.A Bosnian form of Aydin — from the Turkish/Arabic, 'enlightened; bright; the light/illumination▶Auriel#9979 in the U.S.Variously a form of Uriel ('God is my light/fire', Hebrew) and a Latin 'aureus' (golden) name; ▶Deluka#10103 in the U.S.A modern name, variously from the Italian surname De Luca ('of Luke/Lucas', from the Latin Luca▶Johnluca#10318 in the U.S.A compound of John ('God is gracious') and Luca ('light; from Lucania', from the Latin lux, 'li▶Lyte#10371 in the U.S.Lyte is a modern respelling of the English word 'light' (and a rare surname), used as a sleek o▶Kiram#10416 in the U.S.A modern name blending the Sanskrit Kiran, 'a ray of light', with the Arabic Karim, 'generous; ▶Laray#10454 in the U.S.A modern given name blending the La- prefix with Ray ('a beam of light', also short for Raymond▶Lukus#10478 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Lucas/Luke, from the Latin Lucas ('man from Lucania') and linked to the ▶Luqa#10480 in the U.S.The Arabic form of Luke (Luqa), used for the Gospel writer Saint Luke; ultimately from the Lati▶Nirel#10569 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Nirel, read as 'light of God' (nir, 'light; lamp,' + El, 'God') or 'God's culti▶Pavan#10613 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit Pavan (Pawan), 'wind; air; the breeze' — also a name of the Hindu wind god Va▶Suraj#10736 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, 'sun' (surya), a widely used Indian boy's name radiating warmth, light, and vita▶Ab#10799 in the U.S.A short, single-beat form of names like Abraham ('father of many') or Abner ('father of light')▶Yarel#10842 in the U.S.Yarel is used in Latino families, read as a variant of Yariel/Jariel — names built on Hebrew el▶Yuriah#10856 in the U.S.Yuriah reads as a modern name, blending Uriah (Hebrew, 'God is my light') with Yuri. Used for b▶Alok#10878 in the U.S.Alok comes from Sanskrit aloka, meaning 'light,' 'brightness,' or 'seeing'; in some uses it als▶Ziya#10878 in the U.S.From the Arabic diya' (ziya), meaning 'light,' 'splendor,' or 'radiance.' Used across Arabic, T▶Ziyair#10879 in the U.S.A modern coined name, a spelling in the Ziaire and Zaire family, possibly touched by the Arabic▶Zohar#10880 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Zohar, meaning 'light,' 'splendor,' or 'brightness.' It is also the title of th▶Aahaan#10892 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit for 'dawn; sunrise; the first ray of light' — a bright, hopeful modern Indian▶Arosh#11019 in the U.S.Arosh is presented as a Persian-linked name, commonly glossed 'bright, enlightened' or connecte▶Arteen#11021 in the U.S.Arteen is a form of the Armenian name Artin, often connected to the fire/sun deity and to a sen▶Beacon#11072 in the U.S.The English word 'beacon' - a guiding light or signal fire (from Old English beacen, 'sign; sig▶Fotios#11195 in the U.S.A Greek name from 'phos / photos', 'light' — 'luminous, of the light.' Borne by St Photios of C▶Dawn#11209 in the U.S.The English word Dawn, 'daybreak; the first light of day.' It is overwhelmingly a girl's name; ▶Deva#11227 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit deva, 'god; divine; a shining heavenly being.' A word tied to Hindu tradition▶Diaa#11234 in the U.S.From the Arabic Diaa (Dia', Ziya), 'light; brightness; radiance' — often part of the name Diaa ▶Divith#11240 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit root div ('sky; heaven; to shine'), Divith is read as 'of the divine; heavenl▶Diyaan#11242 in the U.S.A modern name linked to the Arabic/Persian diya ('light; lamp') and to Indian names in the Diya▶Uria#11267 in the U.S.A form of the Hebrew Uriah (Uriyah), 'the Lord is my light; my flame is God' (ur, 'light; flame▶Engel#11284 in the U.S.From the German Engel, 'angel,' also tied to the old element Angil ('of the Angles,' the German▶Gianlucas#11349 in the U.S.Gianlucas is a form of the Italian compound Gianluca, joining Gian ('God is gracious,' from Gio▶Hikaru#11374 in the U.S.A Japanese name commonly read as 'light; to shine; radiance,' though the exact meaning depends ▶Izhar#11439 in the U.S.Izhar is a biblical Hebrew name, read as 'he will shine' or 'oil, brightness'; in scripture Izh▶Kairan#11589 in the U.S.A modern name reading as a Kai- blend or a spin on the Sanskrit Kiran ('ray of light; beam; sun▶Nora#11589 in the U.S.Overwhelmingly a girl's name, from Honora ('honor') or Eleanor ('light'). Separately it is an A▶Kashif#11615 in the U.S.From the Arabic Kashif, 'discoverer; revealer; one who uncovers or brings to light.' A name of ▶Kiren#11693 in the U.S.A spelling that bridges two names: the Irish Kieran ('little dark one') and the Sanskrit Kiran ▶Luuk#11771 in the U.S.Luuk is the Dutch form of Luke/Lucas, from Latin Lucas, 'man from Lucania,' often linked to lux▶Luz#11773 in the U.S.Luz is a Spanish name meaning 'light,' from Latin lux, tied to the Marian title Nuestra Senora ▶Nouri#11848 in the U.S.From the Arabic and Persian nur, 'light,' giving Nouri the sense 'of light; luminous.' A warm, ▶Saqib#12066 in the U.S.Saqib is a traditional Arabic name from the root th-q-b, carrying the sense of something sharp ▶Schneur#12075 in the U.S.Schneur is a spelling of the Yiddish/Hebrew name Shneur, traditionally understood as 'two light▶Seyvn#12082 in the U.S.Seyvn reads as a stripped-down, vowel-light respelling of Seven, the number-name. The heavily r▶Tanvir#12138 in the U.S.From the Arabic/Persian Tanvir, 'enlightenment; illumination; radiance' — a name of light and i▶Urie#12199 in the U.S.Urie reads as a form of the Hebrew Uri ('my light') or Uriah ('God is my light'), from the root▶Yang#12243 in the U.S.A romanized Chinese name (pinyin Yang), used as both surname and given name. The meaning depend▶Ziyaan#12294 in the U.S.Ziyaan is read variously — as a form near Arabic Ziyad ('growth'), or as a name glossed 'guest'▶Abiner#12323 in the U.S.A form of the biblical name Abner (Avner), 'father of light' — from av, 'father,' and ner, 'lig▶Alinur#12393 in the U.S.Alinur combines Ali ('exalted; noble') with nur ('light'), read as 'light of Ali' or 'noble lig▶Anshuman#12434 in the U.S.Anshuman is a Sanskrit name meaning 'sun; possessing rays; radiant,' from anshu ('ray of light'▶Arshdeep#12457 in the U.S.Arshdeep combines arsh ('sky; heaven') with deep ('lamp; light'), read as 'lamp of the sky; lig▶Diyansh#12530 in the U.S.A modern, Sanskrit-styled Indian name, linked to diya ('lamp; ray of light') and the div- eleme▶Ahir#12532 in the U.S.A name found in both Hebrew (a biblical figure, perhaps 'brother of light') and Indian traditio▶Ciano#12637 in the U.S.An Italian short form of names ending in '-ciano', such as Luciano ('light') or Feliciano ('luc▶
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What are light baby names?
Light baby names are names whose meanings point to radiance, glow or brightness — drawn from Latin lux, Hebrew ner, Arabic noor and Greek hele. Parents choose them for the hopeful, luminous meaning behind an otherwise everyday-sounding name.
What are good girl names that mean light?
Lucia, Lucy, Helena and Aurora are classic girl names that mean light, alongside softer variations like Lucille, Luciana and Elaine.
What are good boy names that mean light?
Luke, Lucas, Lucian and Uriah are well-known boy names that mean light, each drawing on a different language’s word for brightness or fire.
Is Noor a light name?
Yes — Noor is an Arabic name that means light, and it has become a popular modern choice, especially for girls.
How many light baby names are on More4Kids?
More4Kids lists 791 light baby names, each with a sourced meaning, U.S. popularity, and an audio pronunciation.