When the final night of the Lunar New Year arrives and thousands of glowing lanterns drift toward the heavens, the world feels like it’s reflecting the stars back to the sky. If your daughter arrives during the Lantern Festival, choosing a name that means “Light” or “Star” is a way to capture that literal “heaven on earth” moment. In 2026, the Lantern Festival falls on March 3rd, a date that marks the transition from winter’s chill into the first true warmth of spring. A Lantern Festival baby girl name carries a “human” radiance it’s not just a name; it’s a tiny spark of hope that she’ll carry through life.
Whether you lean toward a celestial classic like Stella or a soft, modern glow like Lumi, these names celebrate the “guiding light” she brings to your family. To give her name a 2026 “burstiness,” look for names that mix ancient roots with rhythmic, airy sounds. Names like Eliora (God is my light) or Lyra (a star constellation) feel sophisticated and adventurous, perfect for a girl born during a festival of celebration and flight.
Lantern Festival Baby Girl Names: Radiance & Glow (A-G)
This section features names where light, fire, and dawning brilliance are the central themes, drawing from ancient myths and celestial wonders.
| Sr. No. | Name | Meaning (Shining/Light Focus) | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abha | Lustrous, Shining | Sanskrit |
| 2 | Abina | Glowing, Bright | African |
| 3 | Aine | Radiance, Brilliance | Irish |
| 4 | Akiko | Bright child | Japanese |
| 5 | Alina | Bright, Beautiful | Greek/Slavic |
| 6 | Alya | Shining, Sky, Heaven | Arabic |
| 7 | Anwar | Luminous, Bright | Arabic |
| 8 | Aonani | Beautiful light | Hawaiian |
| 9 | Arshia | Divine, Bright | Persian |
| 10 | Astra | Of the stars, Shining | Greek |
| 11 | Aurora | Dawn (The first light) | Latin |
| 12 | Ayla | Moonlight, Halo | Turkish |
| 13 | Bahar | Spring, Brightness | Persian |
| 14 | Berenice | Bringer of victory; Shining | Greek |
| 15 | Berta | Bright, Famous | Germanic |
| 16 | Bertina | Bright, Shining | English/German |
| 17 | Biyu | Jasper (Semiprecious stone/Bright) | Chinese |
| 18 | Blanche | White, Shining, Pure | French |
| 19 | Brighton | The bright one | English |
| 20 | Callista | Most beautiful (Radiant) | Greek |
| 21 | Cassandra | Shining upon man | Greek |
| 22 | Chiara | Clear, Bright, Luminous | Italian |
| 23 | Clara | Clear, Bright | Latin |
| 24 | Claribel | Bright, Beautiful | Latin |
| 25 | Clytie | Splendid, Bright | Greek |
| 26 | Daija | The light | Spanish |
| 27 | Danica | Morning star | Slavic |
| 28 | Dawn | Daybreak, First light | English |
| 29 | Deepti | Light, Glow | Sanskrit |
| 30 | Derya | Glistening sea | Turkish |
| 31 | Divya | Divine luster | Sanskrit |
| 32 | Eira | Snow (Bright white) | Welsh |
| 33 | Elaine | Shining light | French/Greek |
| 34 | Eleanor | Bright, Shining one | Greek/French |
| 35 | Electra | Shining, Radiant | Greek |
| 36 | Elena | Bright light | Greek/Spanish |
| 37 | Eleni | Sun ray | Greek |
| 38 | Eliora | The Lord is my light | Hebrew |
| 39 | Elsa | Noble, Bright | Germanic |
| 40 | Ember | Glow, Spark | English |
| 41 | Eos | Goddess of the dawn | Greek |
| 42 | Estelle | Star (Celestial light) | Latin/French |
| 43 | Eudora | Splendid gift | Greek |
| 44 | Faiga | Bird (Symbol of morning/light) | Yiddish |
| 45 | Fiammetta | Little flame | Italian |
| 46 | Galina | Calm, Bright | Russian |
| 47 | Gemma | Precious stone (Shining gem) | Latin/Italian |
| 48 | Glenda | Pure, Bright | Welsh |
| 49 | Gloria | Glory, Radiance | Latin |
| 50 | Goldie | Gilded, Shining like gold | English |
Lantern Festival Baby Girl Names: Brilliance and Warmth (H-M)
This list includes names from various traditions that emphasize the warmth of the fire and the brilliance of the sun and moon.
| Sr. No. | Name | Meaning (Brilliance/Warmth Focus) | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Hadara | Splendor, Glory | Hebrew |
| 52 | Hali | The sea (Shining water) | Greek |
| 53 | Hana | Glow, Happiness | Arabic/Japanese |
| 54 | Helen | Bright, Shining light | Greek |
| 55 | Helia | Sun | Greek |
| 56 | Hesper | Evening star | Greek |
| 57 | Hikari | Light, Radiance | Japanese |
| 58 | Hinda | Deer (Symbol of bright eyes) | Yiddish |
| 59 | Iliana | Ray of light | Greek/Spanish |
| 60 | Ilka | Bright, Shining | Hungarian |
| 61 | Inaya | Gift (Bright blessing) | Arabic |
| 62 | Ira | Watchful (Bright spirit) | Hebrew/Sanskrit |
| 63 | Irene | Peace (Bright calm) | Greek |
| 64 | Iris | Rainbow (Spectrum of light) | Greek |
| 65 | Isla | Island (Sunlit land) | Scottish |
| 66 | Ivana | Gift of God | Hebrew/Slavic |
| 67 | Izabela | Devoted to God | Spanish |
| 68 | Jalila | Illustrious, Radiant | Arabic |
| 69 | Jelena | Shining light | Serbian |
| 70 | Jocelyn | Joyous (Bright soul) | French |
| 71 | Joelle | Jehovah is God | Hebrew |
| 72 | Junko | Pure child (Shining purity) | Japanese |
| 73 | Kanchana | Golden, Shining | Sanskrit |
| 74 | Kenzie | Light-skinned, Fair | Scottish |
| 75 | Kiran | Ray of light | Sanskrit |
| 76 | Kiara | Bright, Clear | Italian/Irish |
| 77 | Lana | Light, Floating | Greek/Slavic |
| 78 | Lark | Morning songbird | English |
| 79 | Leora | Light for me | Hebrew |
| 80 | Lina | Sunlight, Ray of light | Arabic/Greek |
| 81 | Lucia | Light | Latin |
| 82 | Lucinda | Light | Latin/Spanish |
| 83 | Lulu | Pearl (Shining gem) | Arabic |
| 84 | Lumi | Snow (White brilliance) | Finnish |
| 85 | Luna | Moon (Night light) | Latin |
| 86 | Luz | Light | Spanish |
| 87 | Lyra | Lyre (Celestial constellation) | Greek |
| 88 | Mabel | Lovable (Bright heart) | Latin |
| 89 | Maris | Of the sea (Shining wave) | Latin |
| 90 | Meera | Prosperous, Bright | Sanskrit |
| 91 | Mina | Gemstone, Bright | Persian/Japanese |
| 92 | Mira | Admirable, Light | Latin/Sanskrit |
| 93 | Mitsuko | Light child | Japanese |
| 94 | Mona | Noble, Shining | Arabic/Irish |
| 95 | Mouna | Water (Reflecting light) | Arabic |
| 96 | Munira | Illuminating, Radiant | Arabic |
Lantern Festival Baby Girl Names: Legacy & Luminance (N-Z)
This final list celebrates the continuation of the family’s spark, featuring names that evoke starlight, dawn, and eternal fire.
| Sr. No. | Name | Meaning (Legacy/Luminance Focus) | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97 | Nadia | Hope (Bright future) | Russian/Arabic |
| 98 | Najma | Star | Arabic |
| 99 | Nara | Happy (Radiant) | Japanese |
| 100 | Nargis | Narcissus (Bright flower) | Persian |
| 101 | Nell | Bright, Shining one | English |
| 102 | Niamh | Radiance, Brightness | Irish |
| 103 | Noor | Light, Divine glow | Arabic |
| 104 | Nova | New star | Latin |
| 105 | Nura | Filled with light | Arabic |
| 106 | Oksana | Praise to God (Bright) | Ukrainian |
| 107 | Olwen | White footprint (Gleaming) | Welsh |
| 108 | Opal | Precious gem (Iridescent) | Sanskrit |
| 109 | Oriana | Sunrise, Golden | Latin |
| 110 | Phoebe | Bright, Radiant | Greek |
| 111 | Rada | Happy, Bright | Slavic |
| 112 | Roxana | Dawn, Little star | Persian |
| 113 | Sahar | Dawn light | Arabic |
| 114 | Selena | Moon goddess | Greek |
| 115 | Shari | Princess (Radiant) | French/Arabic |
| 116 | Sherry | Darling (Shining) | French |
| 117 | Sia | Moving, Glow | Sanskrit/Old Norse |
| 118 | Sorcha | Bright, Radiant | Irish/Gaelic |
| 119 | Stella | Star | Latin |
| 120 | Sunniva | Sun gift | Scandinavian |
| 121 | Svetlana | Light, Shining | Slavic |
| 122 | Tallulah | Leaping water (Reflective) | Native American |
| 123 | Thea | Goddess (Goddess of Light) | Greek |
| 124 | Uri | My light | Hebrew |
| 125 | Vesper | Evening star | Latin |
| 126 | Victoria | Victory (Bright triumph) | Latin |
| 127 | Viviana | Lively, Vibrant | Latin |
| 128 | Xanthe | Golden, Yellow (Bright) | Greek |
| 129 | Yara | Small butterfly; Bright | Arabic/Brazilian |
| 130 | Yelena | Shining light | Russian |
| 131 | Zahra | Shining, Flower | Arabic |
| 132 | Zelda | Gray fighting maid (Bright warrior) | Germanic |
| 133 | Zia | Light, Splendor | Arabic |
| 134 | Zora | Dawn, Daybreak | Slavic |
Choosing a Name to Light the Way
Selecting a name for your baby girl is one of the first and most significant acts of parenting. It is a gift that she will carry with her through every milestone, every challenge, and every triumph. When you choose a name from this “Lantern Festival” collection, you are providing her with more than just an identifier; you are giving her a sense of radiance to carry within.
Consider the atmosphere of the festival the community coming together, the glowing lanterns rising into the night, and the shared hope for a bright year. Names like Lucia (light) or Danica (morning star) serve as a bridge between the physical beauty of the world and the inner spirit you wish for your daughter to possess.
