Baby Names That Mean Light

Light is one of the oldest naming ideas there is — nearly every culture has a name for the moment darkness lifts. These names carry that sense of brightness in Arabic, Latin, Greek, Hebrew and beyond.

32 names in this list — tap any name for its full meaning, etymology and pronunciation.

Girl names

AelwenWelsh
A poetic name composed of the elements for brow and fair, describing one with a bright or beautiful face.
AkariJapanese
A luminous name meaning brightness or a light that guides the way.
AureliaLatin
A golden name derived from the Roman family name Aurelius, symbolizing brightness and light.
AuroraItalian
From the Latin for "dawn" — luminous and hopeful.
AyeletHebrew
Derived from the phrase meaning 'doe of the dawn,' representing the first light of the morning sun.
BiancaItalian
Means "white, pure" — poetic and understated.
ChiaraItalian
Means "bright, clear, luminous" — timeless and warm.
ClarissaItalian
A name meaning bright or clear that adds a radiant and sophisticated touch.
EilidhScottish Gaelic
A bright and radiant name traditionally interpreted as meaning sun ray or shining light.
ElaraGreek
The name of a moon of Jupiter and a figure in myth, representing celestial beauty.
ElenaItalian
Italian form of Helen, meaning "bright" or "shining light".
ElettraItalian
Meaning shining or bright, this name brings a spark of energy and distinction.
HikariJapanese
A radiant name that literally translates to 'light' or 'brightness'.
HimariJapanese
A bright and cheerful name representing a sunflower that faces the sun.
IaraArabic
A beautiful and evocative name meaning small butterfly.
KiranSanskrit
A beautiful name that signifies a beam of sunlight or a ray of light.
LioraHebrew
A bright and hopeful name that translates literally to 'light for me.'
LucillaLatin
A graceful name derived from the word 'lux' meaning 'little light'.
MaisanArabic
Refers to a bright, shimmering star that walks with a graceful, swaying gait.
MeherPersian
A beautiful name signifying benevolence, friendship, and the light of the sun.
MeiJapanese
A sweet name meaning a sprout or bud, often associated with new beginnings and growth.
MeiraHebrew
A beautiful name meaning 'one who shines' or 'giver of light.'
NiamhIrish
An ancient name representing brightness and radiance, famously borne by a mythological princess.
NourArabic
A timeless and radiant name signifying divine light and luminosity.
RioJapanese
A bright name often meaning white jasmine combined with a center or thread.
SorayaPersian
An elegant name referring to the Pleiades star cluster, symbolizing brilliance and high status.
ZahraArabic
A classic and radiant name meaning a blooming flower or shining light.
ZivaHebrew
Radiating light and splendor, this name evokes brightness and a cheerful spirit.
ZuhraArabic
Signifies brilliance, splendor, and the radiant beauty of the planet Venus.

Boy names

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