Rafif
Glittering, shining, gleaming.
Light (An-Nur) is one of the most sublime metaphors in Islam, symbolizing spiritual guidance, intellectual clarity, divine illumination, and purity of heart.
261 Islamic & Muslim names found
According to verified Islamic lexicography, popular Muslim names directly translating to or embodying "Light & Radiance" include:
Glittering, shining, gleaming.
Close friend, Gentle, Light weight
(Persian) Bright, luster, shining.
Light rain that falls constantly.
Flight
Bright, Shining
Guide, enlightener. The literal meaning of the name is one who sees daylight, one who guides by daylight.
Shining, brilliant.
Shining Star
Bright, luminous
Like light rain.
Chief, leader, Joy, Delight
Shining, bright
One who brings joy to others, one who causes delight in others.
Radiance
Moon and Moonlight
Light and Radiance
Sun light
Shining star
Radiant, Bright
Light, short shower of rain. It also means strong love.
Beautiful and Radiant | Benefit, Blessings and Profit
Lamp, Light
Lighted torch
Allah reveals in the Holy Quran: "Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth" (Surah An-Nur 24:35). Names associated with light are among the most beloved for both boys (e.g. Nur, Zayd, Munir, Siraj) and girls (e.g. Noora, Zahra, Mahira).
"On the Day of Resurrection, you will be called by your names and by your fathers' names, so give yourselves good names." — Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), Sunan Abu Dawood
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