Light baby names
1037 names that carry a sense of light, each with its meaning and origin.
Light girl names
AamumorningFinnishAartiRitual of light; devotionSanskritAberashShe has been generous / she shines with beautyEthiopian (Amharic)Adaline-Fayenoble + fairyGermanic/EnglishAdawiyah Zahradevoted and radiantArabic/MalayAdeyMeskel flower; golden daisyEthiopian (Amharic)AglaiaSplendor, brillianceGreekAhonamorning glow, dawn's lightBengali/SanskritAichaliving, alive, vibrantAmazigh/Berber (shared broader use)Aideenlittle fire, fieryIrishAigerimbeautiful moonKazakhAileenlight, brightIrishAililight (form of Helen)FinnishAineradiance, brightnessCelticAinurmoonlight, ray of the moonKazakhAithneFireScottishAiveenRadiant beautyScottishAizhanmoon soulKazakhAkariBrightness/LightJapaneseAkemiBright beautyJapaneseAkikoAutumn child, bright childJapaneseAknurwhite light, pure radianceKazakhAlabasterpale, smooth white stoneGreek (via Egyptian, sculpting stone)Alaulalight of dawn or duskHawaiianAlbaDawn; SunriseSpanishAlenalight, torchCzech/Slovak (Greek/Slavic)Alenkalight, bright, form of HelenaSlovenianAlesha Nurprotected and light-filledArabic/MalayAlinaBright; nobleArmenianAlineBright; nobleArmenianAliyah Zahraexalted and radiantArabic/MalayAlohito shine, sparkleHawaiianAlohilanibright sky, shining heavenHawaiianAltınayGolden moonTurkishAlyonabright, shining lightRussianAmaragrace or mercyIgbo/NigeriaAmara Solgrace and sun (compound name)African/LatinAmatagabeginning, originSamoanAmberfossilized tree resinEnglishAmelhopeAmazigh/BerberAmmoliterainbow-hued fossil gemCanadian (gemstone, from fossilized ammonite shells)AnastasieresurrectionGreekAngazaTo illuminate, enlightenSwahiliAngelaMessenger; angelArmenianAngelinaLittle angelItalianAngelitesoft powdery blue calcium stoneEnglish (gemstone, named for its heavenly blue)AnishaSupreme; without nightSanskritAnpaytooradiantSiouxAnthusaflowering, bloomingGreekAnzhelikaangel, messenger of GodRussianAoibhebeauty, radianceIrishAoibhgreineradiance of the sunIrishAoibhinnbeautiful, radiantIrishAoifeBeauty or radianceIrishArankaGoldenHungarianArgialight, clarityBasqueArgiderclear lightBasqueAri-eunBeautiful graceKoreanAria Lunamelody of the moon (compound celestial name)Italian/LatinArianaMost holy, silverItalianAriannaMost holyItalianAriel RoxandraBright star, radiantPersianArpineSunny; from the sunArmenianAryanaNoble one, from the land of the AryansPersianAsakoMorning childJapaneseAsamiMorning beautyJapaneseAshahope and lifeSwahiliAshiraWealthy, blessedEgyptianAsiaRising sunItalianAskaleYou shine / gold shinesEthiopian (Amharic)AsterStarEthiopian (Amharic)AstrastarLatin/GreekAtarangimorning sky, dawn lightMaoriAureaGoldenPortugueseAureliaGoldenItalianAureliegoldenFrenchAuricagoldenRomanianAuroraDawnLatinAusmadawn, daybreakLatvianAveenlittle Eve, radiantIrishAyantuFortunate; lucky oneEthiopian (Oromo)AydanFrom the moonTurkishAylaMoonlight, haloTurkishAylinMoon haloPersianAynurMoonlightTurkishAyselFlood of moonlightTurkishAyyurmoonAmazigh/BerberAzarFirePersianAzurasky blueSpanish/LatinAzurebright sky-blue colorPersian (via French, 'lazhward,' lapis lazuli)BahiaBeautiful, radiantArabicBalqis Nurqueenly lightArabic/MalayBao-Anhprecious brightnessVietnameseBatrisyia Zahraheroine and radiant bloomArabic/MalayBeatrix-Solshe who brings happiness + sunLatinBeatriz LuzBringer of happiness and lightSpanishBelinawhite, pureBulgarian/SlavicBellaBeautifulItalianBenitoiterare sapphire-blue crystalSpanish/English (gemstone, named for San Benito County, CA)BenjawandiamondThaiBergljótmountain lightOld NorseBerthabright, famousGermanBeyzaWhite, pure, brightTurkishBiancaWhite, pureItalianBilyanawhite, pureUkrainian/SlavicBirdielittle birdEnglishBistraclear, brightBulgarianBit-naShining lightKoreanBlancawhite, pureLatinBlanchewhite, pureFrenchBo-eunPrecious graceKoreanBo-miPrecious beautyKoreanBo-raPurpleKoreanBreezegentle windEnglishBrigidaexalted oneIrish/LatinBronwynfair, blessed breastCelticCaitlinpureCelticCandidabright, white, pureLatinCapriisland of goatsItalian (place: Capri, Italy)Carnelianwarm orange-red stoneLatin ('cornus,' cherry, for its color')CeanaBeautiful; fair oneScottishCelesteHeavenlyLatinCelestineheavenlyFrenchCelestitepale blue sky-colored crystalLatin (gemstone, 'celestial')CeliaHeavenlySpanishCemreEmber, spark of warmthTurkishCereliaof the harvestLatin (from Ceres, goddess of harvest)Chae-eunColorful graceKoreanChae-rinColorful jewelKoreanChae-wonColorful gardenKoreanChae-yeonColorful beautyKoreanChae-youngColorful and prosperousKoreanChandniMoonlightSanskrit/HindiChendamoonKhmerChiaraBright, clearItalianChondrimamoonlight, lunar radianceBengali/SanskritChrysantheGolden flowerGreekChryseGoldenGreekChrysocollaturquoise-blue copper mineralGreek ('chrysos' + 'kolla,' gold glue')Chrysopraseapple-green quartz gemGreek (gemstone, 'gold leek')Citraimage, reflection, beautyJavanese/SanskritCitrinegolden-yellow quartz gemFrench ('citron,' lemon)Clairebright, clearLatinClarabright, clearLatinClarebright, clearLatinConstance-Raysteadfastness + beam of lightLatin/EnglishCoronacrown; the sun's outer atmosphereLatinCosimaorder, harmony, beautyGreekCsillaStar; shiningHungarianDa-eunAll graceKoreanDa-jinAll treasureKoreanDa-miAll beautyKoreanDa-yeonAll beautifulKoreanDagmarday's glory, bright dayCzech/Slovak (Old Norse)DagnyNew dayScandinavianDagnýnew dayOld NorseDahabGoldEgyptianDaisyDay's eyeEnglishDalisaypure, genuineFilipinoDanicamorning starSlavicDaoruangradiant starThaiDawndaybreakEnglishDeepikaLittle lamp; lightSanskritDelinkeNoon; middayHungarianDenitsamorning star, VenusBulgarianDinithiradiant, glowingSinhalaDinushidaylight, sunbeamSinhalaDivya Sreedivine radianceTelugu/SanskritDiyaLight or lampSanskritDuenpenfull moonThaiDuhaMid-morning, forenoonArabicDulminigem, precious stoneSinhalaEabhalifeCelticEguzkinelittle sunBasqueEhulaniheavenly red glow, red skyHawaiianEileenlight, brightIrishEilidhLightScottishEkamnoorLight of the one GodPunjabiEkkarinradiant, foremostThaiEknoorOne lightPunjabiElarashining lightGreekEleanorBright and shiningGreekElectraShining, radiantGreekElenBright; shining lightArmenianElenaBright, shining lightGreekEleneBasque form of Helen, bright lightBasqueEleniBright, shining lightGreekElenwenfair light spiritmodern invented (fantasy-Celtic blend)EleonoraLightItalianEleonorelight, compassionGermanElinTorch, lightDutchElinabright, shining oneFinnishElīnashining light (form of Helen)LatvianElineLightDutchEllaLight; shining oneArmenianElla-MariCompound of Ella and MariArmenianEllenLight, torchScandinavianEllitorch, light (form of Elli/Helen)FinnishElnaLight, torchScandinavianElpidahopeGreekElsaGod is my oathGermanElysia Nurblissful lightGreek-Arabic/MalayEmberburning coal, sparkEnglishEmberlynglowing sparkmodern invented (from ember)Emiliyarival, eagerRussian/LatinEncarna LuzIncarnation of lightSpanishEnkhtuyapeaceful lightMongolianEnyakernel, seedIrishEosDawnGreekEranaMaori form of Ellen/Helen, bright, shining lightMaoriErdenetuyatreasure lightMongolianEsheLifeEast African (Swahili-adjacent)EsperancaHopePortugueseEsperanzahopeFilipinoEstelaStarPortugueseEstellastarLatinEstellestarFrenchEstherstarPersianEstrellastarFilipinoEtainshining oneIrishEun-biGracious rainKoreanEun-seoGracious and auspiciousKoreanEvaLifeHebrewEverlyfrom the boar meadowEnglishEviLifeDutchFahpraeshining skyThaiFainashining, radiantUkrainian/GreekFarhiyajoyful, happySomali/ArabicFatehnoorLight of victoryPunjabiFeruzaturquoiseUzbek/PersianFetuaomorning starSamoanFetuolemoanastar of the oceanSamoanFevenLight; joy of springEthiopian (Tigrinya)FfionfoxgloveCelticFiammettalittle flameItalianFionaFair or whiteScottish/IrishFiorenzaFlourishingItalianFireopalblazing orange-red opalEnglish (gemstone, fire opal variety)FiroozehTurquoisePersianFlaviaGolden-haired, yellowItalianFurahiyaRejoice, joyful oneSwahiliGa-yeonBeautiful and lovelyKoreanGauriFair-skinned; another name for ParvatiSanskritGemmagem, precious stoneLatinGenovevatribe woman / white waveLatin/WelshGoharJewel; precious stoneArmenianGolafroozFlower that glows, blossom of lightPersianGolbaharSpring flowerPersianGoldiegoldenEnglishGolrangFlower-colored, colorful bloomPersianGolsaFlower shine, radiant flowerPersianGowrifair one, another name for ParvathiTelugu/SanskritGretaPearlGermanGriansunIrishGuinevere-Raewhite, fair one + doeWelsh/EnglishGülnurLight of the roseTurkishGurbaniThe Guru's word, sacred hymnPunjabiGwawrdawnWelshGwendolynwhite ring, blessedCelticHa-eunGrace from the skyKoreanHa-jinGreat treasureKoreanHa-rinGreat jewelKoreanHa-wonGreat gardenKoreanHa-yeonGreat beautyKoreanHa-yoonGreat and shiningKoreanHa-youngGreat prosperityKoreanHae-wonSea gardenKoreanHajnalkaDawn; daybreakHungarianHalaHalo around the moonArabicHalcyrapeaceful, calmmodern invented (from halcyon)Halinalight, calmPolishHalszkabright, shining lightPolishHalyacalm, serenity (diminutive of Halyna)UkrainianHasinione who laughs, joyfulSinhalaHeaventhe sky; a divine, celestial realmEnglishHelenshining lightGreekHelenaTorch or lightGreekHelenebright, shining lightFrenchHeliotropedeep green stone, another name for bloodstoneGreek ('sun-turning')Heliotropiawarm violet-red sun-following flower colorGreek (variant of heliotrope, 'sun-turning')HelmipearlFinnishHemaGoldenSanskritHeulwensunshineWelshHikariLightJapaneseHilahalo, praiseHebrewHinaSun-vegetablesJapaneseHoshiStarJapaneseHowlitewhite veined calming stoneEnglish (gemstone, named for chemist Henry How)Hyacinthehyacinth flowerGreek mythology, French formIarincalight of springRomanianIdunThe rejuvenating oneOld NorseIfrahhappiness, joySomali/ArabicIirisiris (flower); rainbowFinnishIlariaCheerfulItalianIleanabright, shining oneRomanianIlheminspirationAmazigh/Berber (shared with Arabic)Ilincalight, torchRomanianIlkaLightHungarianIlonalightCzech/Slovak (Hungarian/Greek)Imalkabeautiful, gem-likeSinhalaInsyirah Nurrelief and lightArabic/MalayIntandiamondIndonesian/MalayIrisrainbowGreekIsgouhiStar-womanArmenianIslaislandCelticIuliayouthful, downy-hairedRomanianIzarnelittle starBasqueJamilaBeautifulSwahili/ArabicJasnaclear, brightSlavicJelenabright, shining lightSerbian/CroatianJi-sooWisdom and excellenceKoreanJi-wooWisdom and greatnessKoreanJi-yoonWise brightnessKoreanJohariJewelSwahiliJu-ahBright and elegantKoreanJyotiLight; flameSanskritKahikinathe east, the sunrise directionHawaiianKaiorafood of life, wellbeingMaoriKaisapureFinnishKalaniulaokalanithe red glow of heaven's skyHawaiianKalisiPacific form of GraceFijian/TonganKalynaviburnum berry (national symbol)UkrainianKamariaLike the moonSwahiliKameliacamellia flowerBulgarian (flower name)Kanokwangolden dayThaiKarounSpring (the season)ArmenianKartikastar, PleiadesJavanese/SanskritKealaulathe path of dawn lightHawaiianKealohithe brightness, radianceHawaiianKealohilanithe heavenly brightnessHawaiianKealohilaninuithe great heavenly brightnessHawaiianKealohilaniokalanithe shining light of heaven itselfHawaiianKeiradark-hairedCelticKerenray of light, hornHebrewKesäsummerFinnishKhulantuyawild and radiantMongolianKiooMirror, reflectionSwahiliKiranaray of lightJavanese/SanskritKiranibeam of light, rayJavanese/SanskritKiranjotRay of divine lightPunjabiKiraraGlittering, sparklingJapaneseKiyomiPure beautyJapaneseKlaartjeBright, clearDutchKlaraclear, brightPolishKlárabright, clearCzech/Slovak (Latin)KnarikLittle harpArmenianKoharJewel; gemArmenianKrasavabeautiful oneUkrainian/SlavicKunsulubeautiful as the sunKazakhLakshmiGoddess of wealth and prosperitySanskritLaksmigoddess of fortune and beautySanskritLasairflameCelticLāsmasparkle, shimmer of a raindropLatvianLavanwhiteHebrewLenaLight; bright oneArmenianLénaLight; shining oneHungarianLeniLightGermanLenkalightCzech/Slovak (Slavic)LeonorLightPortugueseLeonoralight, compassionLatinLeoramy lightHebrewLevanamoon, whiteHebrewLigayajoy, happinessFilipinoLilyPureEnglishLioramy lightHebrewLleuculight, brightnessWelshLousigLittle lightArmenianLuciaLightSpanishLucianaLightSpanishLucielightCzech (Latin)LucijalightCroatian/LatinLucillaLittle lightItalianLucillelightFrenchLucylightLatinLuluaPearlSwahili/ArabicLuminițalittle lightRomanianLunaMoonLatinLuningningbrightness, radianceFilipinoLusineMoonArmenianLuzlightFilipinoLuziaLightPortugueseMahdisLike the moon, moon-facedPersianMahsaLike the moonPersianMahtabMoonlightPersianMaishaLifeSwahiliMalakAngelArabicManarGuiding light, lighthouseEgyptianManeBright; radiantArmenianMaramamoon, light, understandingMaoriMarcelline-Solof Mars, warlike + sunLatinMariahvariant of Mary, meaning wished-for child; also honors Mariah CareyHebrewMarigoldegolden flower of Marymodern invented (elaborated Marigold)MarineOf the seaArmenianMariniBeautiful, prettySwahiliMarisela-Joyof the sea + happinessSpanish/EnglishMarisennasea and golden flowermodern invented (blend of Marisol + Senna)Marisol-Jadesea and sun + green gemstoneSpanishMarisolesea and sunmodern invented (blend of Mar + Sol, sea and sun)MarjanCoralPersianMarlowe-Soldriftwood, remnants of a lake + sunEnglish/LatinMehrangizSun-arousing, kindler of lovePersianMehrnazSun's grace, love's gracePersianMehrsaSun-like, full of lovePersianMeiraone who gives lightHebrewMengqiDream and rareChineseMengyaoDream jadeChineseMeridellynof the midday, bright onemodern invented (blend of Meridian + Ellyn)MeritatenBeloved of AtenEgyptianMi-raeFutureKoreanMilagrosmiraclesFilipinoMinh-Chaubright pearlVietnameseMirayMoon reflection, moonbeamTurkishMisaewhite sunNative American (general)Monetsurname of painter Claude MonetFrenchMoonstonepearly stone linked to lunar magicEnglish (gemstone)MuniraIlluminating, radiantArabicMunkhtuyaeternal lightMongolianMunkhzuleternal flameMongolianMusesource of artistic inspirationGreekMutiarapearlIndonesianMziasunGeorgianNadahopeCroatianNadraRare, preciousSwahili/ArabicNajmaStarArabicNapsugárSunbeam; ray of sunHungarianNaranchimegsun ornamentMongolianNaransuvdsun pearlMongolianNarantuyasun rayMongolianNaranzulsun flameMongolianNasimGentle breezePersianNatalieChristmas dayLatinNauraflower, lightArabic/IndonesianNellLightEnglishNellabright, shining (form of Helena)FinnishNelliebright, shining lightEnglishNeveradiance, brightnessIrishNgansilverVietnameseNgoc-Anhbright jewelVietnameseNguyetmoonVietnameseNiahmradiance, brightnessIrishNiamhBright or radiantIrishNigoraradiant, luminousUzbek/PersianNkanyeziStarZuluNogamorning light, VenusHebrewNooralight (form of Nora)FinnishNorahonor, lightCelticNóraHonor; lightHungarianNorahhonor, lightIrishNouraLightArabicNourhanRiver of lightEgyptianNovaNewLatinNurLight, radianceTurkishNur Ainlight of the eyeArabic/MalayNur Aisyahlight and lifeArabic/MalayNur Delishalight and gracefulArabic-MalayNur Hidayahlight of guidanceArabic/MalayNurayBright moon, moonlightTurkishNurcanLight of the soulTurkishNurgülRadiant roseTurkishNurhayatilight of lifeArabic/IndonesianNurjanahlight of paradiseArabic/IndonesianNurullight ofArabic/MalayOdarabeautiful, fittingCelticOdessa-Fayelong journey + fairyGreek/EnglishOdonchimegstar ornamentMongolianOgnishikhaflame of fire, tip of the flameBengali/SanskritOjasviRadiant; full of vigorSanskritOlesyadefender of the forestUkrainianOndrea-Fayemanly, courageous + fairySlavic/EnglishOpalprecious gemstoneEnglishOralightHebrewOra LeelightHebrewOrinthiagoldenCelticOrlaGolden princessIrishOrlaithgolden princessCelticOrlymy lightHebrewOrtzuriclear skyBasqueOtgontuyayoungest lightMongolianPäivätärdaughter of the sun (Kalevala figure)FinnishPäivisun, dayFinnishPariFairy; angelSanskrit/PersianParvinThe Pleiades star clusterPersianPeridotolive-green gem of the sunFrench/Arabic (gemstone)PerlaPearlItalianPetcharatdiamond jewelThaiPheobebright, radiant moonGreekPhilippa-Skyelover of horses + Scottish isle, cloudGreek/ScottishPhilomellover of song, nightingaleGreekPhoebeRadiant or shiningGreekPhuong-Anhbright phoenixVietnamesePiataradiant, shining, clearMaoriPiyumilotus flowerSinhalaPlamenaflameBulgarian/SlavicPolinasmall, sunRussian/GreekPurbashaeastern direction, hope of the east (dawn)Bengali/SanskritQamarMoonArabicQaqambileShe shines/is distinguishedXhosaRaebeam of lightEnglishRahaComfort, easeSwahiliRalucaradiant, from a noble familyRomanianRandikagolden victorySinhalaRankaearly one, morningSerbianRanminigolden gemSinhalaRasmiray of light, radianceJavanese/SanskritReneferetBeautiful sunEgyptianRhys-Anwenardor + very fairWelshRobertabright fameLatin/GermanicRoksanashining, bright starPolishRoksandalittle star, brightSerbianRonakRadiance, splendor, livelinessPersianRonazLight of gracePersianRoniyaRadiant, joyful lightPersianRosauraGolden roseSpanishRoshanakLittle light, luminousPersianRoshniLight; brightnessSanskrit/PersianRositsadewBulgarianRoxanaLittle star, brightPersianRoxanedawn, bright starFrenchRumyanarosy-cheeked, blushingBulgarianRungtiwaradiant, prosperousThaiRusiribeautiful glow, radiant beautySinhalaRuxandrabright, dawn starRomanianSabahMorningArabicSae-romNew dewKoreanSagalsunshine, sunlightSomaliSaharDawn, early morningEgyptianSahralike the moon; also linked to dawnSomali/ArabicSalamaPeace, safetySwahiliSanaRadiance, brillianceArabicSandunimoonlight girlSinhalaSanjadreamCroatianSaostarVietnameseSarangerelmoonlightMongolianSarantuyamoon rayMongolianSe-yeonWorld's beautyKoreanSeiriansparkling, glitteringWelshSelenamoonRomanianSeleneMoonGreekSeleniteglowing white moon crystalGreek (named for Selene, moon goddess)Selenovaof the moonmodern invented (from Greek Selene, moon)Sema NurSky of lightTurkishSeo-ahAuspicious and elegantKoreanSeo-binAuspicious and refinedKoreanSeo-eunAuspicious graceKoreanSeo-jinAuspicious treasureKoreanSeo-rinAuspicious jewelKoreanSeo-wonAuspicious gardenKoreanSeo-wooAuspicious and greatKoreanSeo-yeonAuspicious and beautifulKoreanSeo-yoonAuspicious brightnessKoreanSepidehDawn, morning lightPersianSerafinaFiery, burning one, seraphItalianSeraphinefiery, burning like sunset skyHebrew/FrenchSerenstarCelticSerenadea song performed for a loved oneItalianSerenecalm, peacefulFrenchSerenitypeaceful, calmEnglishSetarehStarPersianSetilaStarlike, shiningPersianSetila RoshanBright shining starPersianSewwandigolden, preciousSinhalaShabnamDew dropPersianShamsSunArabicShamsaSun, sunnyArabicShirleybright meadowEnglishShokoufehBlossomPersianSholpanVenus (the morning star)KazakhShonaligoldenBengali/SanskritShonarupagolden form, one of golden beautyBengali/SanskritShuangFrost; bright; crispChineseSiennareddish-brown earth pigmentItalianSiiriFinnish form of Sigrid, beautiful victoryFinnishSile Aoifeheavenly beautyCelticSiminSilvery, made of silverPersianSimindokhtSilver daughterPersianSiniblueFinnishSitharastarSinhalaSitorastarUzbek/PersianSivBride/GoddessOld NorseSiyanaradiance, shiningBulgarianSkenaBright lightScottishSmeraldaEmeraldItalianSnizhanasnow, snowyUkrainianSnizhannasnowy, winter-bornUkrainianSnježanasnow whiteCroatianSnowdropsnowdrop flowerEnglishSo-eunSmall graceKoreanSo-jinBright treasureKoreanSo-miSmall beautyKoreanSo-yeonBright and beautifulKoreanSolborgSun fortressScandinavianSolomiapeaceUkrainianSolongorainbowMongolianSolveigHouse strengthOld NorseSolveigastrong house, sun pathLatvian/NorseSolviSun pathScandinavianSolviniasunlit onemodern invented (from Latin sol, sun)SomangHope, wishKoreanSonorasonorous, resonant soundSpanish/LatinSoo-yeonExcellent beautyKoreanSopheaktrafortunate starKhmerSorchabright, radiantCelticSovannagoldenKhmerSovannarygolden angelKhmerStara luminous celestial bodyEnglishStefaniyacrown, wreathUkrainian/GreekStelastarRomanianStellaStarLatinSteluțalittle starRomanianSterreStarDutchStorynarrative, historyEnglishSu'adgood fortune, happinessSomali/ArabicSuhaniPleasant; beautiful morningSanskrit/HindiSumikoClear, pure childJapaneseSummerwarm seasonEnglishSunčicalittle sunCroatianSunflowersun-facing flowerEnglishSunnevagift of the sunOld NorseSunnivaSun giftScandinavianSurayathe Pleiades star clusterArabic/MalaySuvarnagoldenTelugu/SanskritSuvisummerFinnishSvetlabright, lightBulgarian/SlavicSvětlanalight, bright worldCzech/Slovak (Slavic)SynnoveSun giftScandinavianTae-yeonGreat and beautifulKoreanTafatlightAmazigh/BerberTalayehGolden dawn, gildedPersianTalineRadiant, sunlightArabicTalullalady of abundanceCelticTalvikkiwintergreen (plant); of winterFinnishTarajiHopeSwahiliTasnima spring in paradiseAmazigh/Berber (shared broader North African use)Teganbeautiful, little poetCelticTejasviBrilliant; radiant with energySanskritTharushistar-like, one who shines like starsSinhalaTheagoddessEnglish
Light boy names
Aadhavanthe sunTamilAarushFirst ray of the sunSanskritAbshirbringer of good newsSomaliAdityaThe SunSanskritAftabsunArabic/PersianAggurmoon (masculine, Kabyle dialect)Amazigh/BerberAgnibhoborn of fire, radiant as flameBengali/SanskritAidanLittle fireIrishAidenlittle fireCelticAinikaTo shine, glowEast AfricanAladarsmall fire, torch bearerHungarianAlaric-Solruler of all + sunGermanic/LatinAlbertnoble and brightGermanicAlbertoNoble, brightFilipinoAlbusWhite, brightLatinAltangoldMongolianAmadeuszLove of GodPolishAmellalthe white one, pureAmazigh/BerberAmitabhBoundless lightSanskritAmkaAwaken, rise upSwahiliAnatolsunrise, eastRomanianAnatoleSunrise, from the eastFrenchAnatoliesunrise, eastRomanianAnatoliysunrise, from the eastUkrainian/GreekAngshumanthe sun, one with radiant raysBengali/SanskritAnhBright, intelligent, heroVietnameseAnirbaneternal flame, undying lightBengali/SanskritAnwarlights, brighterArabicAodhFireIrishApolloDestroyer or bright oneGreekArawSun, dayFilipinoAregSunArmenianArgiLightBasqueArkosun, ray of lightBengali/SanskritAroonDawn, sunriseThaiArtakSunlight; radiantArmenianAshenreflection of light, moonbeamSinhalaAtsbahaDawn, sunriseEthiopian (Tigrinya)AurelgoldenRomanianAurèleGoldenFrenchAurelianGoldenLatinAurélienGoldenFrenchAureliogoldenLatinAurélioGoldenPortugueseAurelio-Vancegolden + thresher, marshlandLatin/FrenchAurêncioGolden onePortugueseAviSun and airSanskritAwalelucky, fortunateSomaliAydınEnlightened, brightTurkishAyenditraditional masculine name, modern coinage from heritage rootsAmazigh/BerberAygünMoon and sunTurkishBadrFull moonArabicBaekhyunWhite and virtuousKoreanBagwisWingFilipinoBalderprince, brave, courageousScandinavianBaldurbold, princeOld NorseBashirbringer of good tidingsSomali/ArabicBehrouzfortunate; prosperous dayPersianBelabright, whiteHungarianBelinwhite, pureBulgarian/SlavicBelomirwhite peace, pure peaceBulgarian/SlavicBelvederebeautiful viewItalian (architectural term)BerhanuHis lightEthiopian (Amharic)BhanuSun, lightSanskritBhanukasunSinhala/SanskritBhaskarsun, giver of lightTelugu/SanskritBidyutlightning, electricityBengali/SanskritBirhaneMy lightEthiopian (Tigrinya/Amharic)Blagovestgood news, gospelBulgarianByunghoBright and grandKoreanCandidoBright white, pureLatinCătălinpureRomanianCelioheavenlyItalianChanwooBright and outstandingKoreanChanyeolBright and passionateKoreanChecheSparkSwahiliChenmorning; great; vastChineseClarenceclear, brightLatinCornelius-Rayhorn + beam of lightLatin/EnglishCorwynwhite circle; fair heartWelshCyrusSun or throneGreekDaehwiGreat brightnessKoreanDagimStarEthiopian (Amharic)DaikiGreat radiance/Great spiritJapaneseDamarlight, lamp, resin torchJavaneseDaoStarThaiDebussysurname of composer Claude DebussyFrenchDeepakLamp, lightSanskritDemingvirtuous brightnessChineseDiaaLight, radianceEgyptian/ArabicDiamantinoDiamond-like, unbreakablePortugueseDibyojyotidivine light, celestial radianceBengali/SanskritDineshlord of the day, sunSinhala/SanskritDipankarone who lights the lamp, bringer of lightBengali/SanskritDivyanshDivine part, portion of lightSanskritDokyeomRadiant virtueKoreanDuongSun, ocean, willowVietnameseEganlittle fire, ardentCelticEguzkiSunBasqueEkhiSun (French Basque variant of Eguzki)BasqueElianSun light, torchSpanishElioSunItalianEliorMy God is lightHebrewElysianheavenly, blissfulGreekEngelbertBright as an angelGermanEunhyukSilver and brilliantKoreanEunwooSilver and outstandingKoreanEverhart-Solstrong as a boar + sunGermanic/LatinFajardawnIndonesian/ArabicFarrokhhappy; fortunate; blessedPersianFeliksHappy, fortunatePolishFinlayfair-haired warriorCelticFintanwhite fire, white ancientCelticFionnfair, whiteCelticFreyrlordScandinavianFulgentiusshining, brightLatinGalvinbright, whiteCelticGambogedeep mustard-yellow pigmentNamed for Cambodia, where the resin originatesGannonFair-skinned, blondeIrishGilangradiant, shiningJavaneseGilbertbright pledgeGermanicGilbertoBright pledgePortugueseGisbertBright pledgeGermanGuanglight; brightChineseGwynwhite; fair; blessedWelshGwynforfair place; blessed oneWelshHai DangLighthouseVietnameseHarutoSun-flyingJapaneseHeddwynblessed peaceWelshHeechulBright and firmKoreanHeliossunGreekHomayounauspicious; royal; fortunatePersianHormozrelated to Ahura Mazda, god of wisdomPersianHoseokVast and brightKoreanHuaflower; splendid; ChinaChineseHubertbright mind, bright heartHungarianHuiwise; kind; brightChineseHuyGlory, brightnessVietnameseIgnacyFiery, ardentPolishIsaiahGod is salvationHebrewIshaanThe sun or lord ShivaSanskritIshanLord Shiva, ruler, sunSanskritItristarAmazigh/BerberJamshidshining king; mythical kingPersianJavierNew house; BrightSpanishJean-LucGod is gracious, lightFrenchJinhwanTrue and radiantKoreanJonasdoveGreekJuaSunSwahiliJuyuStarNative American (Zuni)KacperTreasurer, bringer of treasurePolishKahananuiokalaThe great work of the sunHawaiianKahokuThe starHawaiianKaikalaSea sunshineHawaiianKaikala'oleEndless sea sunHawaiianKaikeaWhite sea, clear waterHawaiianKaikoulaSea of red goldHawaiianKaileaRadiant seaHawaiianKaimanaokalaThe thought of the sunHawaiianKalaThe sun, to shineHawaiianKalikoawaokalaThe path of the sun's lightHawaiianKaneMan, god of creation and lightHawaiianKanetGold, goldenThaiKaonohiokalaThe eye of the sunHawaiianKasungolden ray of lightSinhalaKathiravansun god, radiant oneTamilKeegansmall flame, son of EganCelticKekeliLightAkan (Ghanaian)Kian-mehrking of kindness; loving rulerPersianKiokoBorn in the morningKambaKiptooBorn early in the morningKalenjinKojiShining second son, filial sonJapaneseKokebStarEthiopian (Amharic)KosukeShining helper, radiant assistantJapaneseKotaroShining, filial big sonJapaneseKouHappiness/LightJapaneseKoukiLight/HopeJapaneseKouroshsun; far-sighted; original form of CyrusPersianLasharadiant, tied to King Lasha-GiorgiGeorgianLedoJoyful, happyPortugueseLeocadiobright, clearSpanish/GreekLevinusLight, or belovedLatinLiangbright; good; excellentChineseLoeklight, bringer of lightDutchLucLightFrenchLucabringer of lightItalianLucasbringer of lightLatinLucianLightLatinLucianoLightSpanishLucioLightSpanishLuciusLightLatinLughLight, shiningIrishLukalight, bringer of lightSlavicLukacslight-givingHungarianLukášfrom Lucania, lightCzech/SlovakLukeLight-givingGreekLuuklight, bringer of lightDutchMalobright pledgeBretonManutaiseabirdMaoriMaorLight, luminaryHebrewMehrankind; belonging to Mehr (sun/love)PersianMehrdadgiven by Mehr (sun/love)PersianMelchiorking of lightDutchMenyhertlight of the cityHungarianMihranSun-like; related to the Iranian Mithra sun godArmenianMingbright; brilliantChineseMingyubright universe; bright jadeChineseMingzhebright and wiseChineseMinhBright, clear, intelligentVietnameseMoonbinBright moonKoreanMunirilluminating, shiningArabicMuracoWhite moonNative American (Algonquin)MwangiBorn at the time of the sun/lightKikuyu/East AfricanNaranbaatarsun heroMongolianNasibdestiny, fortuneSomali/ArabicNattapongNature's blessing, wise lightThaiNavtejNew brilliancePunjabiNawwarradiant, blossoming lightArabic/MalayNdegeBirdSwahiliNhatSun, first, number oneVietnameseNilangshuthe moon, one with blue raysBengali/SanskritNorbertoBright from the northPortugueseNourlightArabicNowellChristmas; born at ChristmasWelshNurbolbe radiant, become lightKazakhNurdauletlight of prosperity, radiant fortuneKazakhNurislamlight of Islam, radiance of faithKazakh/UzbekNurlanradiant one, born of lightKazakhNursultanradiant sultan, light of the rulerKazakhNurzhansoul of lightKazakhOchiengBorn when it is sunnyLuoOgnivrelated to fire, sparkBengali/SanskritOgnyanfiery, fireBulgarian/SlavicOmondiBorn early in the morningLuoOnyangoBorn in the early morningLuoOriMy lightHebrewOrionRising in the skyGreekPantaleonall-compassionate, all-lionGreekPanuwatRadiant progressThaiPlamenflameBulgarian/SlavicPongsakornRadiant lineageThaiPrabathdawn, early morning lightSinhala/SanskritPraboworadiant, commanding presenceJavanese/SanskritPradeepLight, lampSanskritPrakashLight, illuminationSanskritProtyushearly morning light, dawnBengali/SanskritQuangLight, brightVietnameseQuang MinhBright lightVietnameseRafałGod has healedPolishRangsanRay of lightThaiRaviSunSanskritRavindralord of the sunTelugu/SanskritRavindusun, radiant like the sunSinhala/SanskritRavivarmansun-shielded kingTamilRavshanbright, clear, luminousUzbek/PersianRenoirsurname of painter Pierre-Auguste RenoirFrench surnameReyanshPart of Lord VishnuSanskritRobertBright fameGermanicRobertsbright fameLatvian/GermanicRobisheshigreatest under the sun, foremostBengaliRobiulof the sun, sunlikeBengaliRohitRed, another name for the sunSanskritRonangshuray of battle, radiant warriorBengali/SanskritRonangsuray of victory (variant spelling)Bengali/SanskritRonodeeplamp of battle, light amid struggleBengali/SanskritRonodiplight of battle, guiding flame in struggleBengali/SanskritRooblerainSomaliRoozdayPersianRoozbehgood day; fortunatePersianRoshanbright, illuminatedSinhala/PersianRukshanshining light, radiant oneSinhala/SanskritRungratProsperous jewel, radiant treasureThaiRungrotProsperous lightThaiRupertbright fameGermanicRutilitegolden needle-flecked quartzLatin ('reddish-golden')SahibdeepLamp of the master, divine lampPunjabiSangBright, noble, morningVietnameseSeiriolbright; radiantWelshSekanijoy and laughterMalawianSengathirred rays, radiant like the rising sunTamilSerafimBurning ones, angelic beingsPortugueseSevanNamed for Lake Sevan, Armenia's largest lakeArmenianShubhronilpure blue, radiant skyBengali/SanskritShuolarge; brilliantChineseSinclairholy / clear lightScottishSiratGlorious lightThaiSiriusthe Dog Star; brightest star in the night skyGreekSohailthe star Canopus; bright starPersianSohrabshining; brilliantPersianSolarof the sunLatinSopheaklucky, auspiciousKhmerSorinsun-bornRomanianSudiptowell-lit, brightly shiningBengali/SanskritSunstoneglittering golden-orange stoneEnglish (gemstone)SuriyaSunThaiSuryaThe sunSanskritSvetislavholy glorySerbianSvetoslavholy glorySlavicSvetozarradiant lightSlavicTaeyangThe sunKoreanTaiyoSunJapaneseTaliesinradiant brow; shining foreheadWelshTariqMorning star, visitorArabicTawanSunThaiTayenNew moonNative American (blended)Tejabrilliance, radianceTelugu/SanskritTejveerRadiant and bravePunjabiThejanradiance, brillianceSinhala/SanskritThelonious-Rayunclear, possibly of Anthony + beam of lightLatin/English
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AkiraBright/ClearJapaneseAmanjyotPeaceful lightPunjabiAmoljotPriceless lightPunjabiAngpetudaySiouxApatitevivid blue-green deceptive gemGreek ('apate,' deceit, for being mistaken for other gems')Arunareddish glow of dawnTelugu/SanskritAsahiMorning sunJapaneseAtamorning, dawn, gentleMaoriAugustmajesticLatinAurelingolden onemodern invented (from Latin aureus, golden)Ayanlucky, gift of GodSomaliBaharspring (the season)PersianBintangstarMalayBituinStarFilipinoCahayalightIndonesianChaitanyaconsciousness, vitalityTelugu/SanskritChananpreetLight of lovePunjabiChandaramoon starKhmerChandimamoonSinhalaChetandeepLamp of consciousnessPunjabiDalubuhleCreate beautyZuluDhahabuGoldSwahiliDobromylagood and dearUkrainianEkamdeepLamp of the one GodPunjabiEkamjotLight of the one GodPunjabiEkjotOne lightPunjabiElihleGood/beautiful dayXhosa/ZuluErdenejewel, treasureMongolianFarnazsplendor; pridePersianFatehjotLight of victoryPunjabiFetustarSamoanGagandeepLamp of the skyPunjabiGerellightMongolianHalleyhero; famous comet named after astronomer Edmond HalleyEnglishHaloring of light around a celestial bodyGreekHarnoorLight of GodPunjabiHarshdeepLamp of joyPunjabiHikaruLight, radianceJapaneseHinataSunny placeJapaneseHokuStarHawaiianHomamythical phoenix-like bird of fortunePersianIftinlight, brightnessSomaliIlangaSun/dayZulu/XhosaIlargiMoonBasqueInderjotLight of IndraPunjabiIndigodeep blue dye colorEnglishIzarStarBasqueJasnoorLight of praisePunjabiKalamathe torch, the lightHawaiianKhaliungolden, amber coloredMongolianKiranRay of lightSanskritKirandeepLamp of light raysPunjabiKotukuwhite heron, rare and beautifulMaoriKweziStarZulu/XhosaLabradoriteflashing stone of the northern lightsFrench/Canadian (gemstone, named for Labrador)LiorMy lightHebrewLivjotLight of lifePunjabiLiwanagLight, brightnessFilipinoLovejotLight of lovePunjabiLumenunit of light, radianceLatinLuxlightLatinManaolaliving spirit, power of lifeHawaiianManispirit; gem; also name of ancient prophet ManiPersianMatarikiPleiades star cluster, Maori New YearMaoriMehtabMoonlightPunjabiNavjotNew lightPunjabiNoorLightArabicNuruLightSwahiliNuurlightSomali/ArabicNyotaStarSwahiliOdgerelstar lightMongolianOnkarjotLight of the one GodPunjabiPerlieprecious gemEnglish variant of PearlPonleulight, brightnessKhmerPrabhjotLight of GodPunjabiPunsarafull moonSinhalaRadostjoy, happinessBulgarian/SlavicRamanjotBeautiful divine lightPunjabiRasmeiray of lightKhmerRavinderjitVictory of the sunPunjabiRavneetWell-guided by the sunPunjabiRavysunshine, radiantKhmerRaybeam of lightEnglishReaksmeysunlight, ray of lightKhmerRoblerainSomaliSahibjotLight of the masterPunjabiSihasinhopeNavajoSolarisof the sunLatinSoraSkyJapaneseTalaStarFilipinoTarandeepLamp that liberatesPunjabi
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