Cat Names That Mean Light

A lesser-known Welsh name with a beautiful sunny meaning.

A Turkish compound of Esma — the Turkish form of Asma — and Nur, an Arabic name meaning "light."

A new aspirational name with two shining meanings.

This name may mean light but is likely to be heavy to wear outside of Spain.

Nickname for Alena, a Helen variation, that can be heard in Eastern Europe.

A strong and striking Urdu name found especially in Pakistan, with a wonderfully evocative meaning.

A pretty and lively Slavic diminutive of Helena or Magdalena, long used as a standalone. In Czechia, it was a Top 10 choice from 1960 to 1991, and it still ranks highly there today.

A soft and sweet unisex Arabic name with an international sound.

Jember is an Amharic boy name used in Ethiopia. Pronounced "JEM-bair", this name has a gorgeous meaning — sunset, sunrise, or horizon. Jem would be a sweet nickname.

The feminine form of the masculine name Diell, meaning "sun" in Albanian – making this a rare and striking celestial choice.

Greek form of Cyrus

Lovely name that's been overshadowed by sister ZAHARA, which was chosen by Brad and Angelina for their oldest daughter.

Related to the better-known Arabic name Noor.

Would undoubtedly be confused with the geographical Syria.

This name is very wearable in English-speaking countries and has a lovely meaning.

One of those cute Yiddish nicknames that feel charmingly vintage when borne by young Jewish girls today. These names, such as Gitty and Malkie and Faigy, are typically reserved for the most religious Jewish communities.

A light and lovely short form of Helena, also used in its own right in Latvia and the Netherlands.

Liodor is the Leo and Theodore mash-up you didn't know you needed — with authentic Russian roots! It ultimately derives from the Greek name Heliodoros.

Modern French form of the saint's name Elouan. Loan is currently a Top 200 choice in France.