Cahaya

cha-HA-ya; cha-HIE-yuh

Malay, Indonesian, Sanskrit

"light"

Cahaya Origin and Meaning

The name Cahaya is a girl's name meaning "light".

A rhythmic name of Sanskrit origin, Cahaya is unisex name though it is predominantly used on girls. Derived from the element chāyā meaning "light, reflection, shadow", in Malay and Indonesian, it usually interpreted as meaning "light". The streamlined form Cahya may also be used.