Names Meaning light
4,980 names found
Ellen
Greek
Meaning
Bright, shining light. A short form of Helen, of Greek origin.
Guadalupe
Arabic
Meaning
Of Arabic origin, meaning 'river of light' or 'wolf river'. The name of a famous Catholic shrine in Mexico.
Mariel
Celtic
Meaning
Mariel is a name of debated origin. It is often considered a blend of Maria and variations of the suffix -el, referencing God, or a variant of Muriel, of Irish origin, meaning "bright sea."
Zeus
Greek
Meaning
Zeus is a powerful male name of Greek origin, famously known as the king of the gods in Greek mythology. Its etymology is linked to Proto-Indo-European *dyēus, meaning "sky" or "daylight." The name embodies supreme power and authority.
Leena
Greek
Meaning
A short form of Helena and other names containing the element 'el'. Helena means 'bright, shining one' in Greek.
Chiara
Italian
Meaning
Chiara is an Italian name meaning "bright" or "clear." It is associated with light, purity, and beauty.
Bobby
Germanic
Meaning
Bobby is a diminutive of Robert, a Germanic name meaning 'bright fame'.
Scarlette
English
Meaning
Scarlette is a variant of Scarlett, an English name derived from the Old French 'escarlate,' meaning a bright red cloth.
Clarissa
Latin
Meaning
Derived from the Late Latin name Clarissa, which comes from the word "clarus," meaning "clear," "bright," or "famous."
Jair
Hebrew
Meaning
Jair is a biblical name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'he shines' or 'he will enlighten'. It appears in the Old Testament as the name of several figures.
Alba
Italian
Meaning
Italian and Spanish origin, meaning "dawn" or "white". Also associated with Alba Longa, an ancient city in Italy.
Kye
English
Meaning
Kye is of Frisian origin, meaning 'keeper of the keys' or 'fire'. It is also sometimes considered a short form of Kyle.
Asha
Hindi
Meaning
Asha has multiple origins. In Sanskrit, it means 'hope' or 'desire'. In Swahili, it means 'life.'
Raylynn
English
Meaning
Raylynn is a modern American name, a combination of Ray (meaning 'beam of light') and Lynn (meaning 'lake' or 'waterfall').
Zahara
Arabic
Meaning
Derived from Arabic, meaning 'shining', 'luminous', or 'flower'.
Samadhi
Hindi
Meaning
In Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism and Jainism, Samadhi is a state of meditative consciousness. It signifies a state of intense concentration and enlightenment.
Kassandra
Greek
Meaning
Of Greek origin, meaning 'shining upon man.' A tragic figure in Greek mythology known for prophecy.
Aydin
Turkish
Meaning
Aydin is a Turkish name meaning 'intelligent' or 'bright'. It is a popular given name in Turkey and has a positive connotation.
Lux
Latin
Meaning
Latin for "light."
Aleyna
Turkish
Meaning
A Turkish name meaning 'our tree' or 'from the bright'.
Amal
Arabic
Meaning
An Arabic name meaning 'hope' or 'aspiration'. Also a Hebrew name meaning 'labor' or 'work'.
Nyra
Greek
Meaning
A modern invented name, possibly derived from names like Nira or Lyra, suggesting a bright, flowing sound.
Zaira
Arabic
Meaning
Zaira is of Arabic origin, meaning 'shining,' 'radiant,' or 'blooming flower'. It conveys beauty and light.
Leni
Greek
Meaning
A diminutive of names like Helen or Magdalena. Meaning 'light' or 'from Magdala'.
Gianluca
Italian
Meaning
Gianluca is an Italian compound name, combining Gianni (a diminutive of Giovanni, meaning "God is gracious") and Luca (meaning "bringer of light").
Emberlyn
English
Meaning
A modern, invented name combining 'Ember', referring to a glowing coal, with the popular suffix 'lyn'. It evokes warmth and beauty.
Kalia
Hawaiian
Meaning
Hawaiian name meaning 'bright, clear, pure'. In Greek, it can be a variation of Calia, potentially related to 'beautiful'.
Cassie
Greek
Meaning
A short form of Cassandra, meaning 'shining upon man'. It is of Greek origin.
Roxanne
Persian
Meaning
The name Roxanne originates from Persian, meaning "dawn" or "bright star."
Lorena
French
Meaning
A variation of Lorraine, a region in France. Also possibly a short form of Eleonora, meaning 'light'.
Xavi
Spanish
Meaning
A short form of Xavier, meaning "new house" or "bright."
Lucie
French
Meaning
French form of Lucy, derived from the Latin name Lucia, meaning 'light'.
Robyn
Germanic
Meaning
Robyn is a diminutive of Robert, of Germanic origin, meaning 'bright fame.' It is often associated with the bird, robin.
Saniyah
Arabic
Meaning
Saniyah is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning 'radiant', 'brilliant', or 'splendid'.
Eliora
Hebrew
Meaning
Eliora is a Hebrew name meaning 'my God is light'. It is a beautiful and evocative name with a strong spiritual connection.
Renesmee
Latin
Meaning
A modern invented name, notably created for the character Renesmee Cullen in the Twilight saga. It's a portmanteau of Renee and Esme.
Inara
Arabic
Meaning
Of Arabic origin, meaning 'shining light' or 'God illuminates'.
Eyden
Irish
Meaning
A variant spelling of Aiden, derived from the Irish name Aodhán, meaning 'little fire'.
Kiran
Hindi
Meaning
Kiran has Sanskrit and Hindi origins, meaning "ray of light" or "beam of light". It's often used for both boys and girls.
Lucio
Latin
Meaning
Derived from the Latin 'lucius,' meaning 'light' or 'bringer of light,' associated with enlightenment and knowledge.
Asiya
Arabic
Meaning
Asiya is an Arabic name meaning "one who tends to the weak" or "hope". It is also associated with the continent of Asia.
Kenny
Scottish
Meaning
Kenny is a diminutive of Kenneth, a Scottish and Irish name derived from 'Coinneach,' meaning 'handsome' or 'born of fire.'
Nelly
Greek
Meaning
Nelly is a diminutive of Eleanor, a name of debated origin but often linked to the Greek 'eleos' meaning 'compassion' or 'light'.
Kalea
Hawaiian
Meaning
Kalea is a Hawaiian name meaning "joy" or "brightness," often associated with happiness and light. It's a modern Hawaiian creation.
Jaire
Hebrew
Meaning
Derived from the Hebrew name 'Ya'ir', meaning 'he will enlighten'. It implies wisdom and guidance.
Ailyn
Irish
Meaning
A variant of Eileen, which is the Irish form of Helen, meaning 'light' or 'sun ray'.
Lucius
Latin
Meaning
From the Roman family name, derived from the Latin "lux" meaning "light".
Gilbert
Germanic
Meaning
From the Germanic name Gisilberht, meaning 'bright pledge'.
Ehlani
African
Meaning
Believed to be of African origin, meaning 'light'.
Yair
Hebrew
Meaning
A Hebrew name meaning "he will enlighten" or "he will shine".
Kaladin
English
Meaning
A fictional name, originating from the fantasy novel series The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson.
Amiya
Hindi
Meaning
From Hindi, meaning 'nectar' or 'delight'.
Elayna
French
Meaning
Elayna is a modern variant of Elaine, which is of French origin and is a form of Helen, meaning 'bright, shining light'.
Emberlee
English
Meaning
Emberlee is a modern invented name, a combination of Ember (meaning spark or burning low) and Lee (meaning meadow or clearing).
Ziva
Hebrew
Meaning
A Hebrew name meaning 'brightness' or 'radiance'.
Gilberto
Germanic
Meaning
Gilberto is an Italian and Spanish name derived from the Germanic name Gilbert, meaning 'bright pledge'.
Niam
Irish
Meaning
An Irish name meaning 'bright' or 'radiant'. It is also the name of a figure in Irish mythology.
Reyansh
Hindi
Meaning
Reyansh is a modern Hindi name meaning 'first ray of sunlight' or 'part of Vishnu'.
Noam
Hebrew
Meaning
A Hebrew name meaning 'pleasantness' or 'delight'.
Shaya
Hebrew
Meaning
A Hebrew name meaning 'gift of God'. Also sometimes considered a variation of Shia, a name of Persian origin meaning 'sunlight'.