Names Meaning light
4,980 names found
Armon
Persian
Meaning
Likely a variant of Arman, of Persian origin, meaning 'wish' or 'hope'. Also possibly a respelling of Harmon.
Shirley
English
Meaning
Shirley is an English name derived from a surname, which in turn came from a place name meaning 'bright clearing' or 'shire meadow'.
Nell
Greek
Meaning
Nell is a short form of Eleanor, Ellen, or Helen. Eleanor is of Provençal origin, possibly from the Greek *eleos* meaning 'light' or 'sun ray'. Helen is Greek for 'bright, shining one'.
Eleanore
French
Meaning
A variant of Eleanor, derived from the Old French name Alienor, of uncertain origin, potentially meaning "light."
Leora
Hebrew
Meaning
Leora is a Hebrew name meaning "my light" or "I have light."
Marlene
Germanic
Meaning
A combination of Maria and Helene, meaning 'star of the sea' and 'light' respectively.
Daenerys
English
Meaning
Daenerys is a modern invented name, popularized by the character Daenerys Targaryen in George R.R. Martin's *A Song of Ice and Fire* series (Game of Thrones).
Ori
Hebrew
Meaning
In Hebrew, 'Ori' means 'my light.' It can also be a diminutive of other names or have origins in other languages like Japanese (meaning 'gold' or 'thread') or Hungarian.
Laynie
English
Meaning
A modern diminutive of names like Elaine or Lane, meaning "bright, shining one" or "path, road" respectively. It has a sweet sound.
Nadine
Russian
Meaning
French diminutive of Nadia, derived from the Russian name *Nadezhda*, meaning 'hope'.
Armaan
Persian
Meaning
Of Persian origin, Armaan means "wish," "desire," or "hope."
Rishaan
Hindi
Meaning
This name is of Hindi origin, meaning 'ray of light' or 'dawn.' It is often associated with a bright beginning and hope.
Aarush
Hindi
Meaning
Aarush is a Hindi name meaning 'first ray of the sun' or 'bright'.
Lenna
Greek
Meaning
Lenna is a short form of Helena or Magdalena. Helena means 'bright, shining one' (Greek) and Magdalena refers to someone from Magdala (Hebrew).
Aydan
Turkish
Meaning
Aydan is a Turkish name meaning 'fire' or 'flare'. It symbolizes passion, energy, and brightness.
Eydan
Irish
Meaning
A variant of Aidan, meaning 'fiery' or 'born of fire' in Irish.
Gibson
Scottish
Meaning
Gibson is an English and Scottish surname turned given name, meaning 'son of Gilbert'. Gilbert means 'bright pledge'.
Akari
Japanese
Meaning
A Japanese name meaning 'light' or 'brightness'.
Nariah
Hebrew
Meaning
Nariah is a modern name with uncertain origins. It's often seen as a variation of Nariyah, which is possibly related to Hebrew names meaning 'light'.
Zya
Arabic
Meaning
The exact origin and meaning are unclear but possibly derived from Eastern cultures suggesting 'light' or 'splendor'.
Hellen
Greek
Meaning
Variant of Helen, derived from the Greek Helene, possibly meaning "torch", "light", or "bright one".
Liora
Hebrew
Meaning
A Hebrew name meaning 'my light'. Liora is a radiant and hopeful name, symbolizing brightness and guidance.
Ahana
Hindi
Meaning
Of Sanskrit/Hindi origin, meaning 'first rays of the sun'. Represents new beginnings and a radiant spirit.
Haze
English
Meaning
An English surname-turned-given name, referring to a slight mist or fog. It suggests an ethereal and mysterious quality.
Lotus
Greek
Meaning
Lotus is a flower name representing purity, enlightenment, rebirth and spiritual awakening. It originates from Greek "lotos" referring to various plants.
Lucero
Spanish
Meaning
A Spanish name meaning 'morning star' or 'bright star,' often associated with Venus as it appears in the morning sky.
Diya
Hindi
Meaning
Diya is a name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'lamp' or 'light'. It symbolizes brightness, hope, and auspiciousness.
Ziya
Arabic
Meaning
Ziya is an Arabic and Turkish name meaning 'light, splendor, glow'.
Daylin
English
Meaning
Daylin is a modern American name, likely a combination of Day and the popular suffix -lin or -lyn. The 'Day' element connects to light and beginnings.
Charm
English
Meaning
Charm is an English word name signifying attractiveness, delight, or enchantment. It evokes a sense of pleasantness and appeal.
Aylen
Turkish
Meaning
Aylen is of Turkish origin meaning 'bright, radiant'. It can also be found as a Mapuche (Native South American) name meaning 'joy'.
Lucinda
Latin
Meaning
A Latin name derived from *lux* meaning 'light'. Signifies brightness, beauty, and enlightenment.
Ahaan
Hindi
Meaning
Ahaan is a Hindi name meaning 'the first ray of sun', 'dawn', or 'the beginning'. It symbolizes new beginnings and hope.
Elly
Greek
Meaning
Elly is a diminutive of names such as Eleanor, Ellen, or Elizabeth, meaning 'bright, shining one' (Eleanor), 'torch' (Helen), or 'my God is abundance' (Elizabeth).
Emberleigh
English
Meaning
A modern combination name of Ember (English, 'spark, burning low') and Leigh (English, 'meadow').
Claira
Latin
Meaning
Variant spelling of Clara, derived from the Latin 'clarus', meaning 'clear', 'bright', or 'famous'.
Kasai
Japanese
Meaning
A Japanese name meaning 'fire' or 'flame' or 'burning heart'.
Estela
Spanish
Meaning
Estela is a Spanish and Portuguese name derived from the Latin 'stella,' meaning 'star'. It signifies brightness and heavenly beauty.
Dayami
Spanish
Meaning
Dayami is a modern name of unknown origin. It's often associated with a feeling of brightness or sunshine, similar to 'day'.
Avir
Hebrew
Meaning
Avir is a Hebrew name meaning 'air' or 'atmosphere'. It symbolizes freedom and lightness.
Humberto
Spanish
Meaning
Humberto is a Spanish and Portuguese name of Germanic origin, derived from the elements 'hun,' meaning 'bear cub,' and 'berht,' meaning 'bright' or 'famous'.
Nariyah
Arabic
Meaning
A modern name with Arabic roots, often interpreted as a variation of Nuriya or Nurya, meaning 'light' or 'radiant'.
Lucianna
Latin
Meaning
Lucianna is a feminine form of the Roman name Lucian, meaning 'light' or 'bringer of light'.
Nahomi
Hebrew
Meaning
A variant spelling of Naomi, a Hebrew name meaning 'my delight' or 'pleasantness'. It suggests a gentle and pleasing nature.
Novaleigh
Latin
Meaning
A modern invented name, likely a combination of Nova (meaning 'new' or a bright star) and Leigh (meaning 'meadow' or 'wood').
Eidan
Irish
Meaning
Eidan is likely a variant of Aidan, an Irish name meaning "little fire."
Lanie
Greek
Meaning
Torch, bright, shining one. A short form of Elaine or Melanie.
Mayer
Germanic
Meaning
A surname and given name of Germanic origin, meaning 'mayor' or 'administrator'. Also a Hebrew name meaning 'bringing light'.
Namari
Hawaiian
Meaning
Namari is a unisex name with possible origins in Hawaiian, potentially meaning 'sea' or 'light.' It also has a modern sound that appeals across cultures.
Theia
Greek
Meaning
In Greek mythology, Theia was a Titan goddess of sight and shining light, mother of the sun, moon, and dawn.
Azura
Spanish
Meaning
Derived from the word 'azure', referring to the bright blue color of the sky.
Dawn
English
Meaning
Refers to the first appearance of light in the morning.
Klara
Latin
Meaning
A variant of Clara, derived from the Latin 'clarus,' meaning 'bright,' 'clear,' or 'famous'.
Nour
Arabic
Meaning
Nour means 'light' in Arabic.
Avion
French
Meaning
French word meaning 'airplane'. Could be considered a modern, nature-inspired name. Symbolizes flight and freedom.
Braulio
Germanic
Meaning
Braulio is of Germanic origin, derived from 'beran' (bear) and 'wald' (rule). Meaning 'shining' or 'ruling bear'.
Elana
Hebrew
Meaning
Elana is a variant of Eliana, with origins in Hebrew and Greek. In Hebrew, it means 'tree'; in Greek, it's a form of Helen, meaning 'light'.
Naliyah
Hebrew
Meaning
A modern invented name, possibly a variation of names like 'Nadia' (Slavic for 'hope') or 'Aaliyah' (Hebrew for 'exalted').
Star
English
Meaning
From the English word referring to a celestial body that emits light. It often symbolizes hope, guidance, and brilliance.
Zariya
Russian
Meaning
Zariya is a name of Slavic origin, possibly related to the word 'zarya' which means 'dawn' or 'sunrise'. It suggests new beginnings and brightness.