Baby Names That Mean Light

If you give your baby a name that means "light", it can signify a bright future that you envision for the child. There are so many names that are connected to light, like for instance "bringer of light," (Aila), or "guiding light," (Manar). Each of the names on our list will bring a lustrous vibe your little one can carry throughout their life.

Lucinda comes from Roman mythology and Latin origins. In mythology, Lucinda was the goddess of childbirth and was the first light bringer to newborn babies.

Orli is a Hebrew girl’s name. Baby girls born around Hanukkah often receive this name because of the similarity in meaning. Hanukkah is the Festival of Light and the name means “light, my light”.

Aila has different meanings depending on the origin you choose. In Finnish, the name is equivalent to Helga or Olga and means “bringer of light”.

Abha is the Hindi variation of the Indian name. In addition to, “light”, it means “splendor”.

Gerel is a common baby girl’s name from Mongolia and quite literally means "light". In recent years, baby boys have also started receiving the name.

Annalina combines the meaning of the names Anna (grace) and Lina (light). Combined the name means “graceful light”. It has a Swedish origin.

Ellen is a variation of the name Helen. It shares a similar meaning to the Greek meaning of Helen and means “shining light, bright”.

Depending on the language of origin, Ciana holds several biblical references. The Italian variation of the name means “light”.

Lucas, which means "bringer of light," is a derivative of the Greek name Loukas. Greek origin states Lucas came from the Patron Saint of doctors, artists, and creative people. The name shares a similar meaning to Lucille.

The name originates from Basque and means “beautiful light”. Outside of Basque-speaking areas in Spain, this baby boy's name isn’t very common.

Myeong, which means "bright, light, clear," originated from the Chinese surname Ming. However, the name is most popular in South Korea among boys.

Tej is masculine and means “lustrous, light”. It is a semi-popular name in India.

Lux is a more modern name that originates from the Latin word lux which means “light”. Some consider the name gender-neutral but it’s mostly always given to boys.

Nimani is an Indian name that’s primarily gender-neutral. It’s often given more to boys than girls. It means “filled with an inner light”.

Mitsu is a gender-neutral name with Japanese origins. The meaning depends on the kanji used. However, it’s mostly associated with “light, honey”.

Berhane comes from Ethiopian origin. It’s from the Amharic and Tigrinya languages. While it’s a unisex name, it’s commonly given to girls more than boys. Berhane means “light, my light”.

Nur is a Muslim name that has Arabic origins, and on its own, it means “illumination, light”. It’s a common unisex name that’s compounded with other names.

Cahya is a gender-neutral name from Indonesia. It has two meanings with “the light” being the most agreed upon.