160 Girl Names That Mean Moon | Beautiful Moon Names

The moon has inspired parents for thousands of years. Across every continent and culture, people have looked at that glowing light in the night sky and felt something deeply personal about it. It is mysterious, beautiful, and constant. It guides tides, marks calendars, and appears in the oldest stories humanity has ever told.

Whether you are looking for a classic name like Luna or something rare and cultural like Chandrani or Purnima, this complete guide covers 160 plus girl names that mean moon, including names from Greek, Arabic, Sanskrit, Japanese, Hawaiian, Native American, Celtic, English, and many other traditions.

Why Choose a Girl Name That Means Moon

Moon names carry real meaning rooted in culture, mythology, and nature. The moon has long been a symbol of femininity across cultures. In Roman mythology, Luna drove her chariot across the sky. In Greek tradition, Selene was the goddess of the moon. In Hindu culture, the moon represents beauty, calm, and divine grace. These associations give moon names a richness that goes far beyond what a name sounds like.

Moon names also age beautifully. A girl named Luna or Diana carries the same grace at five years old as she does at thirty-five. And for parents who love nature, astronomy, or mythology, a moon name connects their child to something much bigger than everyday life.

160+ Girl Names That Mean Moon

All names below come from verified cultural, mythological, and linguistic sources covering more than 25 origins worldwide.

Showing 1–263 of 263 names

Name	Meaning	Origin	Gender	Pronunciation	Popularity
Zira	Moonlight	African	Female	ZEE-rah	Uncommon
Zephyrine	Moon spirit wind	Fantasy	Female	ZEF-ih-reen	Rare
Zeldael	Pale glow of the moon	English	Female	zel-dael	Uncommon
Yuzuki	Binding moon	Japanese	Female	yoo-ZOO-kee	Uncommon
Yumitsuki	Dream moonlight	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Yumetsuki	Dream moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Yukigetsu	Snow moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Yozuki	Night moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Yotsuki	Night moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Voronion	Pale glow of the moon	Italian	Female	vo-ro-nion	Rare
Vishakha	Star and moon	Sanskrit	Female	—	Uncommon
Vidula	Moon	Sanskrit	Female	—	Uncommon
Vesperia	Evening moon	Fantasy / Latin	Female	ves-PEER-ee-ah	Rare
Vennila	White moon	Tamil	Female	—	Uncommon
Valentinael	Pale glow of the moon	Italian	Female	va-len-ti-nael	Uncommon
Umigetsu	Sea moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Ugetsu	Rain and moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Tsukuyomi	Moon reader	Japanese	Female	tsu-ku-yo-mi	Rare
Tsukiyume	Moon dream	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Tsukiyori	Moon's blessing	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Tsukiyo	Moonlit night	Japanese	Female	tsoo-KEE-yoh	Rare
Tsukiya	Moonlit night	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Tsukiwaka	Young moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Tsukisuzu	Moon bell	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Tsukisora	Moon sky	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Tsukishiro	White moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Tsukisai	Festival of the moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Tsukiryo	Soul of the moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Tsukiro	Path of the moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Tsukirei	Beautiful moon spirit	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Tsukino	Of the moon	Japanese	Female	tsoo-KEE-noh	Rare
Tsukine	Sound of the moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Tsukina	Moon greens	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Tsukimiya	Shrine of the moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Tsukimi	Moon viewing	Japanese	Female	tsoo-KEE-mee	Rare
Tsukiko	Child of the moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Tsukika	Fragrance of the moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Tsukihoshi	Moon and star	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Tsukihina	Gentle moonlight	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Tsukihime	Moon princess	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Tsukiharu	Spring moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Tsukihanae	Moon blossom grace	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Tsukihana	Moon flower	Japanese	Female	tsoo-kee-HAH-nah	Rare
Tsuki	Moon; month	Japanese	Female	TSOO-kee	Rare
Tokigetsu	Timeless moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Tainn	New moon	Native American	Female	—	Rare
Sukiar	Pale glow of the moon	Japanese	Female	su-ki-a-r	Uncommon
Starla	Little star of the moon	English	Female	STAR-lah	Uncommon
Sorazuki	Sky moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Sonoma	Valley of the moon	Native American	Female	—	Rare
Sindy	Moon goddess	Greek	Female	—	Uncommon
Shizuki	Quiet moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Shirogetsu	Pale moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Shinagetsu	True moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Shashi	Moon; having a hare	Sanskrit	Female	—	Uncommon
Seraphine	Moon fire	Hebrew	Female	—	Uncommon
Senko	Celestial moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Selinia	Moon glow	Greek	Female	—	Uncommon
Selenith	Dark moon elf	Fantasy / Greek	Female	seh-LEH-nith	Rare
Selene	Greek moon goddess, frequently grouped with star names for its celestial theme (not a literal "star" name)	Greek	Female	suh-LEE-nee	Common
Selena	Moon	Greek/Latin	Female	—	Uncommon
Sayaka	Clear moonlight	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Satsuki	Blooming moon	Japanese	Female	sat-SOO-kee	Uncommon
Sashi	Moon	Sanskrit	Female	—	Uncommon
Runa	Moon beauty	Japanese	Female	ROO-nah	Uncommon
Rukia	Moon spirit	Japanese	Female	ROO-kee-ah	Uncommon
Rouxyn	Pale glow of the moon	French	Female	rou-xyn	Uncommon
Rouxon	Pale glow of the moon	French	Female	rou-xon	Uncommon
Rosaiel	Pale glow of the moon	Italian	Female	ro-saiel	Uncommon
Ritsuki	Moon rhythm	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Rinyx	Pale glow of the moon	Italian	Female	ri-nyx	Uncommon
Rinolmir	Pale glow of the moon	Japanese	Female	ri-no-l-mi-r	Rare
Rinar	Pale glow of the moon	Japanese	Female	ri-na-r	Uncommon
Rhiannon	Moon goddess	Welsh	Female	ree-AN-on	Uncommon
Rhiann	Moon maiden	Welsh	Female	—	Uncommon
Rengezuki	Lotus moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Rengetsu	Lotus moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Reikazuki	Spirit light moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Reeanne	Moon grace	Celtic	Female	—	Uncommon
Ratri	Night of the moon	Sanskrit	Female	RAH-tree	Uncommon
Raniaix	Pale glow of the moon	Arabic	Female	ra-niaix	Uncommon
Raigetsu	Thunder moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Quacey	Moonlight	Scottish	Female	KWAY-see	Uncommon
Qamara	Moon	Arabic	Female	—	Uncommon
Qamar	Moon	Arabic	Female	KAH-mar	Uncommon
Purnima	Full moon night	Hindi	Female	—	Uncommon
Phoebe	Shining moon	Greek	Female	FEE-bee	Very Common
Parvani	Full moon	Sanskrit	Female	par-VAH-nee	Uncommon
Olena	Shining moon	Ukrainian	Female	—	Uncommon
Oborozuki	Hazy moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Nuray	Bright moonlight	Turkish	Female	NOO-ray	Uncommon
Nuit	Night moon	French	Female	NWEE	Uncommon
Nokomis	Daughter of the moon	Native American	Female	—	Rare
Noctara	Night moon	Fantasy / Latin	Female	nok-TAR-ah	Rare
Nisha	Night moon	Sanskrit	Female	NEE-shah	Common
Nilani	Moon	Tamil	Female	—	Uncommon
Nery	Moon water	Spanish	Female	—	Uncommon
Neona	New moon	Greek	Female	—	Uncommon
Neoma	New moon	Greek	Female	nee-OH-mah	Uncommon
Nanatsuki	Seventh moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Morvaine	Dark moon spirit	Fantasy	Female	mor-VAYN	Rare
Mizuki	Beautiful moon	Japanese	Female	mee-ZOO-kee	Common
Mitsutsuki	Shining moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Mitsuki	Beautiful moon	Japanese	Female	mit-SOO-kee	Common
Mitexi	Sacred moon	Native American	Female	—	Rare
Mitena	New moon	Native American	Female	—	Rare
Mirulith	Pale glow of the moon	French	Female	mi-ru-lit	Uncommon
Minodora	Gift of the moon	Greek	Female	—	Uncommon
Minatsuki	Harbor moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Mikazuki	Crescent moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Migina	New moon	Native American	Female	—	Rare
Miakoda	Power of the moon	Native American	Female	—	Rare
Miacomet	Moon pool	Native American	Female	—	Rare
Mia	Moon-related	Latin	Female	—	Very Common
Mehtap	Moonlight	Turkish	Female	meh-TAP	Uncommon
Mayuzuki	Gentle night moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Malina	Moon woman	Greenlandic	Female	—	Uncommon
Mahnoor	Moonlight	Urdu	Female	—	Uncommon
Mahina	Moon	Hawaiian	Female	mah-HEE-nah	Uncommon
Maheen	Like the moon	Persian	Female	—	Uncommon
Magena	Coming moon	Native American	Female	—	Rare
Lusine	Moon or star (context dependent)	Armenian	Female	loo-SEEN	Uncommon
Lunette	Little moon	French	Female	—	Uncommon
Lunetta	Little moon	French	Female	loo-NET-ah	Uncommon
Lunet	Little moon idol	Welsh	Female	—	Uncommon
Lune	Moon	French	Female	—	Uncommon
Lunaria	Moon flower	Latin	Female	—	Uncommon
Lunara	Moon goddess	Fantasy / Latin	Female	loo-NAR-ah	Rare
Lunaire	Of the moon	French fantasy	Female	loo-NAYR	Rare
Luna	Moon; mentor cat in Sailor Moon	Latin	Female	LOO-nuh	Very Common
Lucine	Moon	Armenian	Female	—	Uncommon
Lua	Moon	Portuguese	Female	—	Uncommon
Louiseon	Pale glow of the moon	French	Female	loui-seon	Uncommon
Livana	Moon / white	Hebrew	Female	lih-VAH-nah	Uncommon
Lilyia	Pale glow of the moon	English	Female	li-lyia	Uncommon
Lilavati	Moon beauty	Sanskrit	Female	—	Uncommon
Lewanna	The moon / moonlight	Hebrew	Female	leh-WAH-nah	Uncommon
Levana	White, moon/sun rising	Hebrew	Female	LE-va-na	Rare
Leonore	Bright moonlight	Greek	Female	—	Uncommon
Lekha	Moonbeam line	Sanskrit	Female	—	Uncommon
Layla	Night of the moon	Arabic	Female	LAY-lah	Very Common
Lani	Heavenly moon	Hawaiian	Female	—	Common
Lainie	Moonlit path	English	Female	—	Uncommon
Kyogetsu	Mirror moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Kurezuki	Twilight moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Kuretsuki	Dusk moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Kozuki	Heart moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Konane	Glow like moonlight	Hawaiian	Female	koh-NAH-neh	Uncommon
Kizuki	Hopeful moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Kirizuki	Misty moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Kiona	Brown hills under the moon	Native American	Female	—	Rare
Kiana	Moon goddess	Hawaiian	Female	—	Common
Kanatsuki	Golden moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Kanagetsu	Golden moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Kamra	Moon	Arabic	Female	—	Uncommon
Kamaria	Moonlight	Swahili	Female	kah-MAR-ee-ah	Uncommon
Kamari	Moon; moonlight	Swahili	Female	kah-MAR-ee	Uncommon
Kalea	Bright moon	Hawaiian	Female	—	Uncommon
Kalaldra	Pale glow of the moon	Japanese	Female	ka-la-l-d-ra	Rare
Kaguya	Radiant moon princess	Japanese	Female	kah-GOO-yah	Uncommon
Kagetsu	Fragrant moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Jyotsana	Moonlight	Sanskrit	Female	—	Uncommon
Jonetsuon	Pale glow of the moon	Japanese	Female	jo-ne-tsu-o-n	Rare
Iyla	Moonlight	Hebrew	Female	EYE-lah	Uncommon
Ixchel	Moon deity	Mayan	Female	eesh-CHEL	Uncommon
Io	Moon of Jupiter	Greek	Female	EYE-oh	Uncommon
Induprabha	Moon glow	Sanskrit	Female	—	Uncommon
Indumukhi	Moon face	Sanskrit	Female	—	Uncommon
Indumati	Full moon	Sanskrit	Female	—	Uncommon
Indulekha	Moonbeam	Sanskrit	Female	—	Uncommon
Ilanila	Young moon	Tamil	Female	—	Uncommon
Hototsuki	Lonely moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Hoshizuki	Star moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Hoshiel	Pale glow of the moon	Japanese	Female	ho-shi-e-l	Uncommon
Hisagetsu	Long-lasting moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Hinazuki	Sunshine moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Himezuki	Princess moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Helunel	Pale glow of the moon	Arabic	Female	he-lu-nel	Uncommon
Helene	Shining moon	Greek	Female	—	Common
Helara	Pale glow of the moon	English	Female	he-la-ra	Uncommon
Hecate	Moon goddess of magic	Greek	Female	HEK-ah-tee	Common
Hazuki	Leaf moon	Japanese	Female	hah-ZOO-kee	Uncommon
Harutsuki	Spring moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Hanazuki	Flower moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Hanain	Pale glow of the moon	Japanese	Female	ha-na-i-n	Uncommon
Halah	Moon halo	Arabic	Female	HAH-lah	Uncommon
Getsumei	Bright moon	Japanese	Female	get-SOO-may	Rare
Gelsominaar	Pale glow of the moon	Italian	Female	gel-so-mi-naar	Rare
Galorel	Pale glow of the moon	French	Female	ga-lo-rel	Uncommon
Galmir	Pale glow of the moon	Japanese	Female	ga-l-mi-r	Uncommon
Gabriella	Moon heroine	Hebrew	Female	—	Very Common
Fuyuzuki	Winter moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Fumizuki	Letter moon (July)	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Fumigetsu	Scholarly moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Fleurar	Pale glow of the moon	French	Female	fleu-rar	Uncommon
Fiduciaon	Pale glow of the moon	Italian	Female	fi-du-ciaon	Rare
Feray	Radiance of the moon	Turkish	Female	feh-RAY	Uncommon
Fenasdra	Pale glow of the moon	Italian	Female	fe-nas-dra	Uncommon
Fenanael	Pale glow of the moon	French	Female	fe-na-nael	Rare
Falguni	Born under moon	Sanskrit	Female	—	Uncommon
Esmeray	Dark moon	Turkish	Female	ez-meh-RAY	Uncommon
Enzuki	Circle moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Elulion	Pale glow of the moon	Japanese	Female	e-lu-li-o-n	Uncommon
Elinor	Moon and light	Welsh	Female	—	Uncommon
Eleora	Moon of light	Hebrew	Female	—	Uncommon
Elen	Moon spirit	Welsh	Female	—	Uncommon
Eleanora	Bright moonlight	Greek	Female	—	Uncommon
Elarith	Moonlight elf	Fantasy / Elvish	Female	eh-LAR-ith	Rare
Elara	Moon	Greek	Female	eh-LAR-ah	Uncommon
Diana	Moon goddess	Roman	Female	dy-AN-ah	Very Common
Dhakain	Pale glow of the moon	Arabic	Female	dha-kain	Rare
Cynthia	Moon goddess	Greek	Female	SIN-thee-ah	Uncommon
Confianceeth	Pale glow of the moon	French	Female	con-fian-ceet	Rare
Chang'e	Moon goddess	Chinese	Female	CHAHNG-eh	Uncommon
Chandrika	Moonlight	Sanskrit	Female	—	Uncommon
Chandrani	Moon queen	Sanskrit	Female	—	Uncommon
Chandramukhi	Moon face	Sanskrit	Female	—	Uncommon
Chandrakanta	Moonbeam	Sanskrit	Female	chun-dra-KAN-tah	Uncommon
Chandrajyoti	Moonlight	Sanskrit	Female	—	Uncommon
Chandra	Bright; radiant; of the moon	Sanskrit	Female	CHUN-dra	Common
Chandani	Moonlight	Hindi	Female	chun-DAH-nee	Uncommon
Chandah	Moon glow	Sanskrit	Female	—	Uncommon
Chalina	Moon rose	Spanish	Female	—	Uncommon
Celusia	Pale glow of the moon	French	Female	ce-lu-sia	Uncommon
Celonorn	Pale glow of the moon	English	Female	ce-lo-nor	Rare
Celine	Moon	French	Female	—	Uncommon
Celestinael	Pale glow of the moon	Italian	Female	ce-les-ti-nael	Rare
Celenia	Moon sky	Latin	Female	—	Uncommon
Celalith	Pale glow of the moon	Arabic	Female	ce-la-lit	Uncommon
Candra	Moon	Sanskrit	Female	—	Uncommon
Calle	Free moon woman	Swedish	Female	—	Uncommon
Busana	Moon	Sinhalese	Female	—	Rare
Budur	Full moons	Arabic	Female	boo-DOOR	Rare
Bloomon	Pale glow of the moon	English	Female	bloo-mon	Rare
Beauteiel	Pale glow of the moon	French	Female	beau-teiel	Rare
Badiia	Pale glow of the moon	Arabic	Female	ba-diia	Rare
Bader	Full moon girl	Arabic	Female	—	Uncommon
Aylin	Moon halo / moonlight	Turkish	Female	AY-lin	Common
Ayla	Moon halo	Turkish	Female	AY-lah	Common
Aygün	Moon and sun	Turkish	Female	AYGN	Rare
Ayatsuki	Twinkling moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Astriel	Star-moon elf	Fantasy	Female	AS-tree-el	Rare
Asatsuki	Morning moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Artemis	Moon goddess	Greek	Female	AR-teh-mis	Very Common
Arizuki	Moon of peace	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Aratsuki	New moon rising	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Anumati	Moon goddess of consent	Sanskrit	Female	—	Uncommon
Anumathi	Full moon	Sanskrit	Female	—	Uncommon
Amelieon	Pale glow of the moon	French	Female	a-me-lieon	Uncommon
Ambili	Moon	Malayalam	Female	—	Rare
Amberly	Moon amber	English	Female	—	Uncommon
Amatsukiyo	Celestial moonlit night	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Amatsuki	Heavenly moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Amaris	Child of the moon	Latin	Female	ah-MAR-is	Uncommon
Amara	Grace of the moon	African	Female	—	Very Common
Amagetsu	Heaven's moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Alene	Moon bright	Celtic	Female	—	Uncommon
Alar	Pale glow of the moon	English	Female	aylahr	Common
Akitsuki	Autumn moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Akatsuki	Dawn moon glow	Japanese	Female	ah-KAH-tsoo-kee	Uncommon
Aizuki	Loving moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Aine	Sun and moon goddess	Celtic	Female	AWN-yeh	Uncommon
Aelin	Moon spirit	Fantasy/Celtic	Female	—	Uncommon

Names That Mean Moon for Girl: Detailed Meanings

Luna

Meaning: Moon
Origin: Latin
Pronunciation: LOO-nah
Culture: Roman mythology. Luna was the divine goddess of the moon who drove her silver chariot across the night sky.
Symbolism: Represents purity, beauty, and feminine power.
Why parents choose this name: Luna is simple, elegant, and works in nearly every language without losing its meaning.
Famous Namesake: Luna Lovegood from Harry Potter. Luna, daughter of John Legend and Chrissy Teigen.

Selene

Meaning: Moon goddess
Origin: Greek
Pronunciation: seh-LEE-nee
Culture: Ancient Greek mythology. Selene was the Titan goddess of the moon, sister of Helios (the sun) and Eos (the dawn), depicted driving a silver chariot across the night sky.
Symbolism: Represents divine feminine beauty and the eternal light of the moon in darkness.
Why parents choose this name: Selene is rare enough to feel special but classic enough to feel timeless.
Famous Namesake: Selene, lead character played by Kate Beckinsale in the Underworld film series.

Diana

Meaning: Divine moon goddess
Origin: Roman/Latin
Pronunciation: dy-AN-ah
Culture: Roman mythology. Diana was the goddess of the moon, the hunt, and nature, the Roman equivalent of the Greek Artemis.
Symbolism: Represents independence, strength, and the protective power of the moon.
Why parents choose this name: Diana carries centuries of power and elegance. It is familiar but never boring, classic but never outdated.
Famous Namesake: Princess Diana, Princess of Wales. Diana Ross, legendary American Motown singer.

Artemis

Meaning: Moon goddess of the hunt
Origin: Greek
Pronunciation: AR-teh-mis
Culture: Ancient Greek mythology. Artemis was the twin sister of Apollo, goddess of the moon, wilderness, and the hunt, and one of the twelve Olympian gods.
Symbolism: Represents independence, power, and the wild beauty of nature under moonlight.
Why parents choose this name: Artemis feels bold and modern while being deeply rooted in ancient mythology. NASA naming its lunar missions after her brought this name back into popular conversation.
Famous Namesake: Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer. NASA Artemis Program, the mission to return humans to the moon.

Cynthia

Meaning: Moon goddess from Mount Cynthus
Origin: Greek
Pronunciation: SIN-thee-ah
Culture: Greek mythology. Cynthia was an alternative name for Artemis, derived from her birthplace on Mount Cynthus on the island of Delos.
Symbolism: Represents the poetic, literary side of the moon. Cynthia was a favourite in Elizabethan poetry as a metaphor for the moon and Queen Elizabeth I.
Why parents choose this name: Cynthia has classical depth with a friendly feel. The nickname Cindy makes it versatile across life stages.
Famous Namesake: Cynthia Nixon, actress from Sex and the City. Cynthia Erivo, award-winning British actress and singer.

Ayla

Meaning: Halo of light around the moon
Origin: Turkish/Hebrew
Pronunciation: AY-lah
Culture: Turkish naming tradition. Ayla describes the soft, glowing circle of light that surrounds the moon on misty nights.
Symbolism: Represents the soft, indirect glow of the moon reaching into the surrounding sky.
Why parents choose this name: Ayla is short, soft, and beautiful. It works across many cultures and feels modern while carrying real meaning.
Famous Namesake: Ayla, main character of Jean Auel’s Clan of the Cave Bear. Ayla Brown, American singer.

Mahina

Meaning: Moon
Origin: Hawaiian
Pronunciation: mah-HEE-nah
Culture: Native Hawaiian tradition. The moon (Mahina) is central to Hawaiian culture, used to track planting seasons, fishing cycles, and spiritual ceremonies.
Symbolism: Represents the connection between the natural world and human life. The moon governs growth, harvest, and the rhythms of the ocean in Hawaiian spirituality.
Why parents choose this name: Mahina is rare outside Hawaii, making it a genuinely distinctive choice with beautiful cultural roots.
Famous Namesake: Mahina Henry, Hawaiian cultural practitioner and hula educator.

Chandra

Meaning: Moon
Origin: Sanskrit
Pronunciation: CHUN-dra
Culture: Hindu mythology. Chandra is one of the Navagraha (nine celestial bodies in Hindu astrology) and is worshipped as a lunar deity governing emotions, mind, and intuition.
Symbolism: Represents emotional depth and the gentle, nurturing qualities of the moon in Vedic astrology.
Why parents choose this name: Chandra is widely used across India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, carrying thousands of years of Sanskrit tradition.
Famous Namesake: NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory. Chandra Wilson, American actress known for Grey’s Anatomy.

Purnima

Meaning: Full moon night
Origin: Hindi/Sanskrit
Pronunciation: poor-NEE-maha
Culture: South Asian tradition. Purnima refers to the night of the full moon, which holds deep religious significance across Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain traditions.
Symbolism: Represents completeness, celebration, and spiritual fullness. The full moon in South Asian tradition is a time of prayer, gathering, and gratitude.
Why parents choose this name: Purnima is widely used across India and among South Asian communities worldwide. It carries spiritual depth and a beautiful, musical sound.
Famous Namesake: Purnima, a celebrated classical dancer in Indian traditions.

Rhiannon

Meaning: Moon goddess / divine queen
Origin: Welsh
Pronunciation: ree-AN-on
Culture: Welsh mythology. Rhiannon was a powerful goddess in the Welsh Mabinogion, associated with horses, birds, and the moon, representing sovereignty and grace.
Symbolism: Represents resilience, mystical power, and the connection between the moon and the feminine spirit in Celtic tradition.
Why parents choose this name: Rhiannon has a musical, flowing quality. Its Celtic roots give it authentic mystical character.
Famous Namesake: Rhiannon by Fleetwood Mac, one of the most famous rock songs ever written. Rhiannon Giddens, Grammy-winning American singer.

Female Names That Mean Moon or Stars

Many beautiful girl names draw meaning from both the moon and the stars, connecting to the full night sky.

Celeste

Meaning: Heavenly
Origin: Latin
Pronunciation: seh-LEST
Culture: Latin and French tradition. Celeste comes from caelestis meaning of the sky or heaven, encompassing the moon, stars, and all celestial beauty.
Symbolism: Represents the full beauty of the night sky including both the moon and the stars.
Why parents choose this name: Celeste is elegant and internationally recognised. It works in English, French, Italian, and Spanish.
Famous Namesake: Celeste, award-winning British singer-songwriter. Celeste Holm, Oscar-winning American actress.

Sitara

Meaning: Star
Origin: Persian/Urdu
Pronunciation: si-TAH-rah
Culture: Persian and South Asian tradition. Sitara is the Persian and Urdu word for star, used across Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India. The moon and stars appear together throughout Islamic art, making star names closely linked to lunar symbolism.
Symbolism: Represents guidance and celestial light. Stars in Persian poetry are constant companions to the moon.
Why parents choose this name: Sitara is rare in Western countries while being warmly familiar to South Asian and Middle Eastern families.
Famous Namesake: Sitara Devi, legendary Indian classical dancer known as the Queen of Kathak.

Zorya

Meaning: Star goddess
Origin: Slavic
Pronunciation: ZOR-yah
Culture: Slavic mythology. Zorya were guardian goddesses of the dawn and dusk stars, companions to the moon in the night sky.
Symbolism: Represents the transition between day and night and the stars that guard the sky alongside the moon.
Why parents choose this name: Zorya is rare, distinctive, and carries genuine Slavic mythological weight.
Famous Namesake: Zorya is a major character in Neil Gaiman’s novel American Gods and its television adaptation.

Names That Mean Blood Moon for Girl

Blood moon names carry dramatic, powerful energy that appeals to parents who love mythology, fantasy, and strong feminine names.

Esmeray

Meaning: Dark moon
Origin: Turkish
Pronunciation: ez-meh-RAY
Culture: Turkish naming tradition. Esmeray combines esmer (dark) and ay (moon). The dark moon evokes the mysterious new moon phase and the deep red tones of a blood moon or lunar eclipse.
Symbolism: Represents the powerful, mysterious side of the moon. In many traditions, the blood moon is a time of transformation and deep change.
Why parents choose this name: Esmeray is rare and beautiful, with a dark, lyrical quality that sets it apart from more common moon names.
Famous Namesake: Esmeray, a beloved Turkish singer known for her emotional performances.

Hecate

Meaning: Moon goddess of magic and crossroad
Origin: Greek
Pronunciation: HEK-ah-tee
Culture: Ancient Greek mythology. Hecate was the goddess of the dark moon, magic, and crossroads, associated with the blood moon and the powerful dark lunar phase.
Symbolism: Represents transformation, mystery, and the raw power of the dark moon.
Why parents choose this name: Hecate appeals to parents drawn to mythology, Wiccan tradition, and strong names with real spiritual weight.
Famous Namesake: Hecate in Shakespeare’s Macbeth as queen of the witches. A recurring figure in modern fantasy literature and gaming.

Ratri

Meaning: Night of the moon
Origin: Sanskrit
Pronunciation: RAH-tree
Culture: Hindu tradition. Ratri is the Sanskrit word for night and the name of a night goddess mentioned in the Rigveda, one of the oldest sacred texts in human history.
Symbolism: Represents the sacred nature of the night and the moon as a protector in darkness.
Why parents choose this name: Ratri is extremely rare outside South Asia, making it a truly unique choice with deep cultural roots.
Famous Namesake: The Ratri Sukta, a famous hymn from the Rigveda, is dedicated to this night goddess.

English Girl Names That Mean Moon

English moon names are often overlooked because people assume moon names must come from Latin, Greek, or Sanskrit. But English has produced some genuinely beautiful names connected to the moon, whether through direct meaning, astronomical connection, or lunar imagery.

Monday

Meaning: Day of the moon
Origin: English
Pronunciation: MUN-day
Culture: The word Monday comes from the Old English Monandaeg meaning moon’s day. Every week, English speakers name a day after the moon without even thinking about it. As a given name, Monday carries a completely unique personality.
Symbolism: Represents the moon’s ownership of time itself, the original lunar calendar that shaped how humanity measures days and weeks.
Why parents choose this name: Monday is rare, bold, and completely unexpected as a given name. It is memorable and carries a quiet lunar meaning most people never notice.
Famous Namesake: Monday is used as a character name in several contemporary novels and has appeared in TV series as a distinctive feminine name.

Nova

Meaning: New moon / new star
Origin: English/Latin
Pronunciation: NOH-vah
Culture: Nova in astronomy refers to a star that suddenly increases in brightness. In common English usage it has become strongly associated with new beginnings, new moons, and the fresh start energy the moon represents at the start of each lunar cycle.
Symbolism: Represents new beginnings, the energy of the new moon phase, and the brilliance of the night sky.
Why parents choose this name: Nova is short, modern, and powerful. It has risen dramatically in popularity across English-speaking countries while still feeling fresh and distinctive.
Famous Namesake: Nova, a long-running science documentary series by PBS. Nova is also a popular character name in several superhero universes.

Dawn

Meaning: First moonlit light before sunrise
Origin: English
Pronunciation: DAWN
Culture: Dawn in English describes the transitional moment when moonlight gives way to the first light of the sun. It sits at the meeting point of lunar and solar energy.
Symbolism: Represents the quiet, beautiful transition from the moon’s reign to the sun’s arrival. Dawn is the moon’s final gift to the night.
Why parents choose this name: Dawn is soft, familiar, and carries a natural beauty that never feels dated.
Famous Namesake: Dawn French, beloved British comedian and actress. Dawn, the character from the British version of The Office played by Lucy Davis.

Halo

Meaning: Ring of moonlight
Origin: English
Pronunciation: HAY-loh
Culture: A halo in English describes the luminous ring that appears around the moon on misty nights, created by moonlight refracting through ice crystals in the atmosphere.
Symbolism: Represents the soft, diffused beauty of moonlight spreading beyond the moon itself into the surrounding sky.
Why parents choose this name: Halo is short, striking, and carries a sense of both natural beauty and spiritual grace. It is rare enough to feel distinctive without being difficult.
Famous Namesake: Halo, a massive-selling Microsoft video game franchise. Halo, a hit song by Beyonce.

Conclusion

These 160 plus girl names that mean moon come from over twenty cultures and every major language group including English, and thousands of years of human history. From the elegance of Luna to the depth of Purnima, from the Celtic mystery of Rhiannon to the Turkish drama of Esmeray, every name here carries real meaning rooted in real culture.

Moon names for girls are timeless because they connect a child to the natural world, to mythology, and to the shared human experience of looking at the same light our ancestors admired. Whatever culture you come from, the moon has always been there, and the names it has inspired are among the most beautiful in any language.

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