moon

Names inspired by the moon evoke a sense of mystique, beauty, and celestial wonder. Across cultures, the moon symbolizes guidance, intuition, femininity, and the gentle light that illuminates the night. Choosing a moon-related name can imbue a child with qualities of calm, reflection, and connection to the vast universe, making it a timeless and enchanting choice.

40 names from diverse cultures

Luna Latin The Latin word for 'moon'. Selene Greek The Greek word for 'moon' and the name of the Greek goddess of the moon. Ayla Turkish, Hebrew Means 'moonlight' or 'halo' in Turkish, and 'oak tree' or 'terebinth' in Hebrew. Chandra Sanskrit, Indian Means 'moon' in Sanskrit and is the name of the Hindu lunar deity. Diana Latin The Roman goddess of the hunt, forests, and the moon. Phoebe Greek Means 'bright, pure'. In Greek mythology, Phoebe was a Titan goddess associated with the moon. Artemis Greek The Greek goddess of the hunt, wilderness, wild animals, the Moon, and chastity. Cynthia Greek An epithet of Artemis, referring to her birthplace on Mount Cynthus on Delos. Mahina Hawaiian Means 'moon' or 'moonlight' in Hawaiian. Kamaria Swahili Means 'moonlight' or 'like the moon' in Swahili. Mona Latin, Irish Can be derived from the Latin 'mona' related to the moon, or an Irish name meaning 'noble'. Neoma Greek Means 'new moon' in Greek. Celeste Latin Means 'heavenly' or 'celestial'. Yue Chinese Means 'moon' in Chinese. Hina Polynesian, Japanese In Polynesian mythology, Hina is a prominent goddess associated with the moon. Nanna Sumerian, Norse The Sumerian goddess of the moon (mother of Inanna); also a Norse name meaning 'brave'. Soma Sanskrit, Indian Refers to the moon, and also a divine drink in Vedic religion, often personified as a lunar deity. Badar Arabic Means 'full moon' in Arabic. Qamar Arabic Means 'moon' in Arabic. Luan Vietnamese, Portuguese Means 'moon' in Vietnamese and 'Monday' (day of the moon) in Portuguese. Indu Sanskrit, Indian Another Sanskrit word for 'moon'. Jyotsna Sanskrit, Indian Means 'moonlight' or 'radiance' in Sanskrit. Lucine Armenian Means 'moon' in Armenian. Sin Mesopotamian The name of the Mesopotamian god of the moon. Tsuki Japanese Means 'moon' in Japanese. Elara Greek In Greek myth, Elara was a mortal princess; also a moon of Jupiter. Io Greek In Greek myth, Io was a priestess of Hera; also a moon of Jupiter. Callisto Greek Means 'most beautiful'. In Greek myth, a nymph loved by Zeus; also a moon of Jupiter. Ganymede Greek In Greek myth, the cup-bearer to the gods; also the largest moon of Jupiter. Titania Latin Means 'of the Titans'. In Shakespeare, the Queen of the Fairies; also a moon of Uranus. Oberon Germanic Means 'noble bear'. In Shakespeare, the King of the Fairies; also a moon of Uranus. Ariel Hebrew Means 'lion of God'. In Shakespeare, a spirit; also a moon of Uranus. Larissa Greek Means 'citadel'. In Greek myth, a nymph; also a moon of Neptune. Thalassa Greek Means 'sea' or 'ocean'. In Greek myth, the primordial goddess of the sea; also a moon of Neptune. Layla Arabic Means 'night' in Arabic. Leila Persian, Arabic A variant of Layla, meaning 'night'. Nisha Sanskrit, Indian Means 'night' in Sanskrit. Rhiannon Welsh Means 'great queen' or 'divine queen'. Often associated with horses, the moon, and sovereignty in Welsh mythology. Crescent English Refers to the curved shape of the waxing or waning moon. Moon English The natural satellite of the Earth.

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