633 Baby Names That Mean Radiant

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

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• Oct 30, 2023

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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
Zibiah	Unisex	Radiant or Gazelle
Zilah	Unisex	Radiant, celestial, serenity
Ziri	Unisex	Sparkling, radiant, bright
Zirwa	Unisex	Radiant, blessed, unique
Zisha	Unisex	Joyful; Energetic; Radiant
Ziyaan	Boy	Radiant, intelligent, beautiful
Ziyah	Unisex	Radiant, luminous, brilliance
Ziyana	Unisex	Graceful, radiant, intelligent
Zoeya	Unisex	Light; Radiant; Joyful
Zoha	Boy	Radiant, shining, bright

Zohaib	Girl	Radiant, shining, bright
Zohara	Unisex	Radiant, luminous, shining
Zohra	Unisex	Radiant or blooming flower
Zonia	Girl	Radiant; Strong; Free
Zorah	Girl	Radiant, powerful, blossoming
Zoraya	Unisex	Radiant, Resilient, Empress
Zoryana	Unisex	Radiant sunrise
Zubaida	Girl	Gifted, noble, radiant
Zuhair	Boy	Bright; Radiant; Brilliant
Zuhaira	Girl	Radiant, luminous, beautiful

Zuhairah	Girl	Blossom; Radiant; Shining
Zulaika	Girl	Brilliantly bright; Radiant
Zulaikha	Girl	Brilliant; Radiant; Beautiful
Zulay	Boy	Radiant and beautiful
Zuleima	Girl	Radiant beauty or shining brilliance
Zulekha	Unisex	Radiant, beautiful, blessed
Zulema	Girl	Radiant, bright, unique
Zuley	Unisex	Radiant, beautiful, joyful
Zuleyha	Girl	Radiant beauty
Zunairah	Unisex	Radiant light

Zurain	Unisex	Radiant, enchanting
Zuriya	Unisex	Radiant; Flourishing; Blessed
Zuwayhir	Boy	Radiant and luminous

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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.

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)

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.’

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