372 Names That Mean Radiant

As bright and yellow as the sun, explore these names for your little sunshine.

Written by Angela Alex, MA

Edited by Srija Chanda Burman, MA, PG Dip.

Fact-checked by Ratika Pai, M.Com

Last Updated on Nov 12, 2024

Illustration: MomJunction Design Team

Light and radiance fill everyone with hope. It breaks through the darkness and brings a whole new world, just like a newborn. So don’t you think exploring baby names that mean radiant will be a good decision to kickstart your search for an ideal name? Having a baby brings a sense of meaning and purpose to parents’ lives. It teaches them about unconditional love and even reinforces the importance of being selfless. The sacrifices you had always thought you'd make no longer seem like sacrifices. To sum it up, you grow into a mature and responsible human being. Since the symbol of brightness and radiance shows up in every culture across the globe, you’ll get several inspirations when naming your little sunshine. Radiance is a beautiful quality that produces brilliance, warmth, and a sense of optimism. It is a captivating trait that a name can signify. Radiance and connotations related to it not only carry inner and outward luminosity but also embody the potential for a bright and cheerful life. Names that captivate this spirit can serve as reminders for your child to keep believing that good things will happen in life, no matter the circumstances at present. Thus, they won't lose the playful spirit inherent in them. Below, we have handpicked some of the brightest and most radiant baby names to get you started. We’re sure you’ll find something worthy for your angel from our list.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Phoebe	Girl	Bright; Radiant
Niam	Boy	Radiant; Bright; Law; Given by God
Neveah	Girl	Heaven; Child from heaven; Bright; Radiant
Zavian	Boy	New house; Bright; Shining; Radiant
Viraj	Girl	Radiant; Bright; Regal; King; Ruling far and wide
Zaine	Unisex	Handsome one; Beauty; Radiant
Aoife	Girl	Beautiful; Radiant
Braulio	Boy	Bright; Radiant; Sword
Neve	Girl	Snow; Bright; Radiant; Beauty; Pleasant
Arina	Girl	Peace; From Hadria; Gold; Radiant one

Viraaj	Girl	Radiant; Bright; Regal; King; Ruling far and wide
Alizay	Girl	The beauty of light; Radiant; Joy; Wind
Zaheer	Boy	Helper; Supporter; Shining; Brilliant; Radiant; Booming
Zahira	Unisex	Helper; Supporter; Shining; Brilliant; Radiant; To shine
Niamh	Girl	Shining; Bright; Radiant
Zivah	Girl	One who is bright; Radiant
Kavir	Boy	The Sun; Fire; Bright and radiant light; Desert
Rinoa	Girl	Queen; Sun-star; Radiant; Luminous
Zeva-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Guide-To-Pronunciation-&-Nicknames	Unisex	Bright; Radiant; Wolf; Sword
Leyana	Girl	Bright; Radiant

Lamia	Girl	Shining; Radiant; Name of a Libyan Queen
Avnoor	Girl	Luminous; Radiant; Divine glow
Nayra	Unisex	Eye; Early; Black; Dark; To guide; Bright; Radiant
Leelynn	Unisex	Graceful; Harmonious; Radiant
Zaahir	Boy	Bright; Shining; Radiant; Manifest; Clear; Outward; Evident
Norie	Unisex	Radiant; Brilliant; Good; Law; Code
Lamiya	Girl	Shining; Radiant; Throat
Eilidh	Girl	Torch or corposant; Moon; Radiant one
Ziv	Boy	Bright; Radiant; Silver; Lively
Railee	Girl	Joyful; Radiant; Lively

Huy	Boy	Glorious; Radiant as sunlight
Jamiel	Boy	Beautiful; Radiant
Aysa	Girl	Moon-like; Beautiful; Radiant; Living; Alive
Anveer-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-Key-Insights	Boy	Radiant warrior
Takira-Baby-Name-Guide:-Popularity,-Numerology-&-More	Unisex	Radiant; Of the Lord
Soriyah	Unisex	Radiant; Princess
Anshul	Boy	Brilliant; Radiant; Sunbeam
Kasaan	Unisex	Shining star; Radiant light
Galadriel	Girl	Maiden crowned with a radiant garland
Zohair	Boy	To shine; To be radiant; To give light

Abhijot	Unisex	Radiant; Enlightened
Neviah	Girl	One who can foretell the future; Bright; Radiant; Heaven; Snow
Anar	Unisex	Will understand; Pomegranate; Radiant; Glowing
Brilliant	Unisex	Very bright; Radiant
Aroush	Girl	Radiant; Brilliant; Dazzling; Peace; Calm; Good-tempered; Dawn
Zyva	Unisex	Bright; Radiant
Ravin	Boy	Sun; Brilliant; Radiant and bright sun; Raven
Kashika	Girl	The Shiny One; Bright and Brilliant; Radiant and Luminant
Rukmini	Girl	Adorned with gold; Radiant; Clear; Bright
Wahaj	Boy	Radiant; Glowing with blazing splendor

Ravinder	Boy	Lord of the Sun; Brilliant; Radiant and bright sun
Ansu	Boy	Ray of light; Hope; Radiant beam of light; Glow; God
Nooriya	Unisex	Light; Radiant
Nourah	Unisex	Light; Radiant
Ainesh	Boy	Sun's Glory ; One who is bright and splendourous like the Sun; Radiant and glorious like the Sun
Lamiah	Girl	Shining; Radiant
Jujhar	Boy	Firefly; Radiant personality
Niveen	Boy	Radiant; Little saint
Zaviah	Unisex	Radiant; Celestial; Unique
Mahasin	Girl	Beautiful one; Radiant

Any	Girl	The radiant one who is bright and nightless
Zuhayr	Boy	Little flower; To shine; To be radiant; To give light
Zevan	Boy	Bright' Radiant; Wolf; Living; Alive
Khaira	Girl	Who comes from an honorable lineage; Radiant; Noble; Praiseworthy; Well-being
Eslyn-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Popularity-&-Pronunciation	Unisex	Prosperous; Noble; Radiant
Saani-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-More	Unisex	Bright; Radiant; Joyful
Sorcha	Girl	Bright; Radiant
Sureya	Girl	Radiant; Brightness
Ruvi	Unisex	Radiant; Vibrant; Joyous
Azhara	Girl	Radiant; Shining; Bright; Clear

Zarela	Unisex	Radiant; Shining star
Sherika	Girl	Easterner; Radiant; Bright
Savreen	Unisex	Radiant; Compassionate; Strong
Norielle	Unisex	Graceful; Radiant; Divine
Ojasvi:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-History-&-Popularity	Girl	Bright; Vibrant; Radiant; Cheerful; Brave; Possessing Energy
Nahira	Unisex	Luminous; Radiant
Nadra	Girl	Radiant; Unique; Rare
Niyelli	Unisex	Beautiful; Gracious; Radiant
Nooreh	Unisex	Light; Radiant
Glorious	Unisex	Radiant; Triumphant; Wonderful

Mahjabeen	Girl	A radiant woman with a face like a moon
Jelia	Girl	A beautiful gem or radiant
Makeba	Girl	Purposeful; Strong; Radiant
Neeve	Unisex	Bright; Radiant
Khairah	Unisex	Beautiful; Radiant; Noble; Admirable; Praiseworthy
Nayyirah	Girl	Radiant; Brilliant
Zuriya	Unisex	Radiant; Flourishing; Blessed
Solia	Unisex	Radiant; Sunny; Celestial
Sushmita	Girl	Good smile; Smiling; Radiant smile
Tejaswini	Girl	Radiant; Bright

Aadipta	Boy	Bright; Intelligent; Radiant; Luminous; Glorious
Abhideep	Boy	Illuminated; Radiant; Glorious
Abhidi	Boy	Radiant; Expression; distinctive and illuminating
Abhidyu	Boy	Heavenly; Bright; Radiant; Illuminous
Abhisara	Boy	To Spread Brightness; Radiant; Luminous
Abhisumant	Boy	Radiant; bright; Luminous; Another Name of Sun
Abhisumat	Boy	Radiant; bright; Luminous; Another Name of Sun
Adavan	Boy	Sun; Tamil name that refers to the radiant and bright sun
Ahnay	Boy	The Sun; One who is bright and splendourous like the Sun; Radiant and glorious like the Sun
Ajneesh	Boy	Sunshine; A source of cheer or happiness; One who is radiant like the sunshine

This list of baby names that mean radiant span various cultures and so have diverse origins. You may choose any based on your preference and your family values and aspirations. Picking such a name will undoubtedly give an auspicious start to their life. It'll set the tone for a life brightened by optimism. We hope you enjoyed going through this list and reading aloud the names. It's time to find a great pick soon.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What Greek name means radiant?

Phoebe, a byname of Artemis, the Goddess of the moon and hunting means ‘radiant or a shining one.’ The feminine name Nora, which may have been derived from Honora or Eleanor, means ‘light.’ The Greek name Elena, which may be derived from the Greek word Helene means ‘bright or shining light.’

2. What Irish name means radiant?

Aoife, derived from the word aoibh, means ‘radiant or beautiful.’ Aoibh, from Celtic origin, also means ‘radiant.’ Niamh, the daughter of the sea God Manannán mac Lir in Irish legends, also carries the connotations of ‘radiant.’

3. What are the Japanese names for radiant?

Hikari, Hikaru, and Haruki are some unisex name options, and Terumi is a feminine Japanese name that carries the bright meanings of ‘radiant, illuminate, sparkle, and beautiful.’

4. What Hebrew name means radiance?

Hylel, meaning light bringer, Ziva, meaning ‘light of God,’ and Meir, meaning bringer of light, are some Hebrew names that mean ‘radiance.’

5. What Korean names mean radiant?

Korean names that mean ‘radiant’ include Hyuk, a masculine name Gwangchaena, denoting a radiant person, and Kiara, meaning ‘first ray of the sun.’

Infographic: Dazzling Baby Names Meaning Radiant

A baby is associated with several emotions, one of which is radiance. Your child is like the light of joy, making your life bright despite its ups and downs. Why not consider a name that honors that sentiment? In the following infographic, we present a list of enchanting names meaning ‘radiant’ for you to consider for your little one.

glowing baby names that mean radiant (infographic)

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Angela AlexMA

Angela is an honors student with a master's degree in Linguistics from The English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in History from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi. Her combined interest in history and the science of language has taught her the skills to understand how language and its use have changed over time.

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Srija Chanda BurmanMA, PG Dip.

Srija holds an MA in English Literature from the University of Calcutta and a PG Diploma in Editing and Publishing from Jadavpur University. Her interest in editing ranges across niches, including academics, human psychology, and child development.

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Ratika PaiM.Com

Ratika holds a master's degree in commerce and a post-graduate diploma in communication and journalism from Mumbai University. She has 6 years of experience writing in various fields, such as finance, education, and lifestyle.

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