Cat Names That Mean Light

With its word name style and two equally lovely meanings, Brilliance could be one to watch.

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

Too close to yenta.

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

Evocative African choice.

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

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.

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

Greek form of Cyrus

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

Related to the better-known Arabic name Noor.

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

The sunny name Solaria debuted on the baby name charts in 2021 thanks to the cartoon Star vs. the Forces of Evil, which features a character named Solaria. Solaria is also the name of a fictional planet in the Winx Club series.

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

A beautiful meaning for a baby born in the summer or following a difficult time.

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

Would undoubtedly be confused with the geographical Syria.