Cat Names That Mean Light

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

Ethereal name with a moony halo.

A bit blunt.

Worldly and evocative.

Finnish variation of Helena

Luminara Unduli is a character from the Star Wars universe. The name is based on the Latin lumen "light".

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.

The viv syllable adds vitality.

A little-known Hebrew name which ranks in the Top 100 in Israel.

A Top 100 name in Israel, where it is overwhelmingly feminine. Zohar is currently used equally between girls and boys in the US but is rising far more quickly for boys.

Rare Russian name borne by an enemy of Rasputin.

Latona is the Roman equivalent of Leto, the Greek goddess of light. These days Leto feels more modern for a baby girl, but Latona retains its appeal.

An old surname with an intriguing sound an uncertain origin, although it may derive from a French word for "lantern" – perhaps referring originally to one who made or lit lanterns.

KAzakh and Bengali form of Roshan, also coinciding with the Kazakh word for "rose".

The slightly complex spelling of this Sanskrit name belies its sweet and simple sound.

Gender-neutral choice ideal for a child born during Hanukkah.

A Turkish compound of the Arabic names Nisa and Nur. It also appears on the Turkish Top 100 as a double-barreled first name, Nisa Nur.

A soft and sweet unisex Arabic name with an international sound. British broadcaster Mishal Husain is a notable bearer.