Names That Mean Moon
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250+ Names That Mean Moon The Ultimate List: Every Culture, Style & Language

The moon has captivated humanity for thousands of years. Every culture on earth has looked up at the night sky and given it a name worth remembering. Whether you are looking for a baby name, a pet name, a character name, or simply curious about lunar names from around the world, this is the only list you need. We have gathered 250 plus names that mean moon from over 30 cultures and languages, complete with origins, pronunciations, and famous namesakes.

Names That Mean Moon — The Master List

The moon is called by hundreds of names across the world’s languages. This master list brings together the most powerful, beautiful, and meaningful moon names from every corner of the globe, for girls, boys, and beyond.

Showing 1100 of 540 names
NameMeaningOriginGenderPronunciationPopularity
KyogetsuMirror moonJapaneseFemale
Rare
MaziProtected by the divine being of the moonIgbo (Nigerian)Unisex
Rare
LogeLodge (moon of Saturn)FrenchMale
Uncommon
SelenithDark moon elfFantasy / GreekFemaleseh-LEH-nith
Rare
AimanBeauty of the moonArabicMale
Uncommon
NuageynPale glow of the moonFrenchUnisexnua-geyn
Uncommon
FenasdraPale glow of the moonItalianFemalefe-nas-dra
Uncommon
AmatsukiyoCelestial moonlit nightJapaneseFemale
Rare
SashiMoonSanskritFemale
Uncommon
IahMoon deityEgyptianMaleEE-ah
Uncommon
FuyuzukiWinter moonJapaneseFemale
Rare
GunaySun and moonTurkishMaleGNAY
Rare
AylaMoon haloTurkishFemaleAY-lah
Common
AleneMoon brightCelticFemale
Uncommon
TsukiharuSpring moonJapaneseFemale
Rare
BoyeongMoonlit gloryKoreanUnisexBOH-young
Rare
TsukihimeMoon princessJapaneseFemale
Rare
VorilyxPale glow of the moonArabicUnisexvo-ri-lyx
Rare
DaronaelPale glow of the moonEnglishMaleda-ro-nael
Uncommon
GabriellaMoon heroineHebrewFemale
Very Common
TsukishiroWhite moonJapaneseFemale
Rare
SeliniaMoon glowGreekFemale
Uncommon
SeraphineMoon fireHebrewFemale
Uncommon
SeleneGreek moon goddess, frequently grouped with star names for its celestial theme (not a literal "star" name)GreekFemalesuh-LEE-nee
Common
IndumatiFull moonSanskritFemale
Uncommon
AizukiLoving moonJapaneseFemale
Rare
HinazukiSunshine moonJapaneseFemale
Rare
HelesiaPale glow of the moonItalianUnisexhe-le-sia
Uncommon
TsukuyomiMoon readerJapaneseFemaletsu-ku-yo-mi
Rare
IndulekhaMoonbeamSanskritFemale
Uncommon
TsukifuneMoon shipJapaneseUnisex
Rare
LusineMoon or star (context dependent)ArmenianFemaleloo-SEEN
Uncommon
PhantominPale glow of the moonEnglishMalephan-to-min
Uncommon
LainieMoonlit pathEnglishFemale
Uncommon
TsukiyoriMoon's blessingJapaneseFemale
Rare
NourLight / moonArabicMaleNOOR
Common
LivanaMoon / whiteHebrewFemalelih-VAH-nah
Uncommon
ProteusSea god (moon of Neptune)GreekMale
Uncommon
AnumatiMoon goddess of consentSanskritFemale
Uncommon
GelsominaarPale glow of the moonItalianFemalegel-so-mi-naar
Rare
OlarMoon walkerEnglishUnisexo-lar
Uncommon
MaheenLike the moonPersianFemale
Uncommon
TsukihashiMoon bridgeJapaneseUnisex
Rare
TatsugetsuDragon moonJapaneseMale
Rare
DalbiMoonlight rainKoreanUnisexDAHL-bee
Rare
KalalornPale glow of the moonJapaneseMaleka-la-lo-r-n
Uncommon
ElinorMoon and lightWelshFemale
Uncommon
BaderFull moon girlArabicFemale
Uncommon
AydemirIron moonTurkishUnisexay-deh-MEER
Uncommon
AmelieonPale glow of the moonFrenchFemalea-me-lieon
Uncommon
TsukiyumeMoon dreamJapaneseFemale
Rare
LunaMoonLatinFemaleLOO-nah
Very Common
LondonFortress of the moonEnglishMaleLUN-don
Common
KogetsuSmall moonJapaneseMale
Rare
RinesarPale glow of the moonJapaneseUnisexri-ne-sa-r
Uncommon
EleoraMoon of lightHebrewFemale
Uncommon
TsukiMoon; monthJapaneseFemaleTSOO-kee
Rare
MahinaMoonHawaiianFemalemah-HEE-nah
Uncommon
VikeshThe moonHindiMale
Uncommon
BeauixPale glow of the moonFrenchMalebeauix
Uncommon
EchoiaPale glow of the moonEnglishUnisexec-hoia
Uncommon
AadhiraMoonIndianUnisex
Uncommon
NourynPale glow of the moonArabicUnisexnou-ryn
Uncommon
KanagetsuGolden moonJapaneseFemale
Rare
KanatsukiGolden moonJapaneseFemale
Rare
HadafiaPale glow of the moonArabicMaleha-da-fia
Rare
TsukihoshiMoon and starJapaneseFemale
Rare
VoruniaPale glow of the moonArabicMalevo-ru-nia
Uncommon
TsukiyomiMoon godJapaneseMale
Rare
KaleStrong; manly (moon of Jupiter)HawaiianUnisex
Uncommon
PulanMoonChamorroUnisexPOO-lan
Rare
SelwynFriend of the moonEnglishMaleSEL-win
Uncommon
AbylayFather of the moonKazakhMaleab-LAY
Uncommon
GetsumeiBright moonJapaneseFemaleget-SOO-may
Rare
HanazukiFlower moonJapaneseFemale
Rare
RinulielPale glow of the moonItalianUnisexri-nu-liel
Uncommon
IylaMoonlightHebrewFemaleEYE-lah
Uncommon
PurnimaFull moon nightHindiFemale
Uncommon
SiwolTenth moonKoreanUnisexSHE-wol
Rare
FengariMoonGreekUnisexfen-GAH-ree
Uncommon
ArtemisMoon goddessGreekFemaleAR-teh-mis
Very Common
KozukiHeart moonJapaneseFemale
Rare
NishaNight moonSanskritFemaleNEE-shah
Common
SomaLunar nectar; Hindu god of the moonIndian/HinduMaleSOH-mah
Uncommon
ValentinaelPale glow of the moonItalianFemaleva-len-ti-nael
Uncommon
LunaireOf the moonFrench fantasyFemaleloo-NAYR
Rare
TsukiryoSoul of the moonJapaneseFemale
Rare
BoldexelPale glow of the moonEnglishUnisexbol-de-xel
Rare
AydenFrom the moonTurkishMale
Uncommon
SukiarPale glow of the moonJapaneseFemalesu-ki-a-r
Uncommon
SyliliaPale glow of the moonJapaneseMalesy-li-li-a
Rare
ValynvelPale glow of the moonItalianUnisexva-lyn-vel
Uncommon
EloloraPale glow of the moonJapaneseMalee-lo-lo-ra
Uncommon
ParvaniFull moonSanskritFemalepar-VAH-nee
Uncommon
BalachandraYoung moon; crescent moonIndianUnisex
Uncommon
BadarFull moonArabicUnisex
Uncommon
ReigetsuSpiritual moonJapaneseMale
Rare
ImadixPale glow of the moonArabicUnisexi-ma-dix
Uncommon
KaguyaRadiant moon princessJapaneseFemalekah-GOO-yah
Uncommon
AinarFire moonKazakhUnisex
Uncommon

Top Names — Full Detail

1. Luna

Origin: Latin
Pronunciation: LOO-nah
Culture: Roman mythology. Luna was the divine personification of the moon, worshipped as a goddess who rode her silver chariot across the night sky.
Meaning: Directly and simply means moon in Latin.
Popularity: #10 in the USA (2026), one of the fastest-rising names of the last two decades globally.
Famous Namesakes: Luna Lovegood from Harry Potter. Luna, daughter of Chrissy Teigen and John Legend. Luna Maya, Indonesian actress and singer.

2. Selene

Origin: Greek
Pronunciation: seh-LEE-nee
Culture: Ancient Greek mythology. Selene was the Titan goddess of the moon, sister of Helios (sun) and Eos (dawn).
Meaning: Derived from the Greek word selas meaning light or brightness; directly means moon.
Popularity: Rare and elegant. Not in top 200 in most countries, making it a distinctive choice.
Famous Namesakes: Selene, lead vampire character in the Underworld film franchise. NASA’s SELENE spacecraft, Japan’s lunar orbiter mission.

Girl Names That Mean Moon

The moon has always been linked to femininity, intuition, and the cycles of nature. These girl names that mean moon come from over 20 cultures, from ancient Roman goddesses to modern Turkish names, from Hawaiian shores to Sanskrit scriptures.

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NameMeaningOriginGenderPronunciationPopularity
MistyMoonlit mistEnglishFemale
Uncommon
EleanoraBright moonlightGreekFemale
Uncommon
CelalithPale glow of the moonArabicFemalece-la-lit
Uncommon
ElarithMoonlight elfFantasy / ElvishFemaleeh-LAR-ith
Rare
MinodoraGift of the moonGreekFemale
Uncommon
LunaraMoon goddessFantasy / LatinFemaleloo-NAR-ah
Rare
RhiannMoon maidenWelshFemale
Uncommon
ElinorMoon and lightWelshFemale
Uncommon
ChandrajyotiMoonlightSanskritFemale
Uncommon
TsukihanaMoon flowerJapaneseFemaletsoo-kee-HAH-nah
Rare
NeonaNew moonGreekFemale
Uncommon
MaheenLike the moonPersianFemale
Uncommon
LaniHeavenly moonHawaiianFemale
Common
ZephyrineMoon spirit windFantasyFemaleZEF-ih-reen
Rare
LunettaLittle moonFrenchFemaleloo-NET-ah
Uncommon
IlanilaYoung moonTamilFemale
Uncommon
NeomaNew moonGreekFemalenee-OH-mah
Uncommon
ZeldaelPale glow of the moonEnglishFemalezel-dael
Uncommon
SelinaMoonEnglishFemale
Uncommon
SelenaMoonGreek/LatinFemale
Uncommon
RosaielPale glow of the moonItalianFemalero-saiel
Uncommon
RitsukiMoon rhythmJapaneseFemale
Rare
LekhaMoonbeam lineSanskritFemale
Uncommon
RunaMoon beautyJapaneseFemaleROO-nah
Uncommon
LunetteLittle moonFrenchFemale
Uncommon
MiginaNew moonNative AmericanFemale
Rare
MitsutsukiShining moonJapaneseFemale
Rare
LunetLittle moon idolWelshFemale
Uncommon
TsukisuzuMoon bellJapaneseFemale
Rare
BusanaMoonSinhaleseFemale
Rare
BudurFull moonsArabicFemaleboo-DOOR
Rare
StarlaLittle star of the moonEnglishFemaleSTAR-lah
Uncommon
SashiMoonSanskritFemale
Uncommon
KamraMoonArabicFemale
Uncommon
TsukihanaeMoon blossom graceJapaneseFemale
Rare
YozukiNight moonJapaneseFemale
Rare
SonomaValley of the moonNative AmericanFemale
Rare
GabriellaMoon heroineHebrewFemale
Very Common
RouxynPale glow of the moonFrenchFemalerou-xyn
Uncommon
LucineMoonArmenianFemale
Uncommon
TsukikoChild of the moonJapaneseFemale
Rare
LilyiaPale glow of the moonEnglishFemaleli-lyia
Uncommon
MahnoorMoonlightUrduFemale
Uncommon
KurezukiTwilight moonJapaneseFemale
Rare
KalaldraPale glow of the moonJapaneseFemaleka-la-l-d-ra
Rare
CeleniaMoon skyLatinFemale
Uncommon
ElaraMoonGreekFemaleeh-LAR-ah
Uncommon
SatsukiBlooming moonJapaneseFemalesat-SOO-kee
Uncommon
AineSun and moon goddessCelticFemaleAWN-yeh
Uncommon
IoMoon of JupiterGreekFemaleEYE-oh
Uncommon

Top Names — Full Detail

1. Diana

Origin: Latin / Roman
Pronunciation: dy-AN-ah
Culture: Roman mythology. Diana was the powerful goddess of the moon, hunt, and nature; the Roman equivalent of the Greek Artemis.
Meaning: Divine or heavenly light, strongly associated with the moon.
Popularity: Timeless classic, consistently in the top 200 in the USA for over 50 years.
Famous Namesakes: Princess Diana, Princess of Wales. Diana Ross, legendary American singer. Diana Prince, real name of Wonder Woman.

2. Artemis

Origin: Greek
Pronunciation: AR-teh-mis
Culture: Ancient Greek mythology. Twin sister of Apollo, goddess of the moon, hunt, wilderness, and childbirth.
Meaning: Firmly associated with the moon in all Greek traditions.
Popularity: Rare but rapidly rising since NASA named its lunar return missions Artemis in 2022.
Famous Namesakes: Artemis Fowl, fictional genius from Eoin Colfer’s book series. NASA Artemis Program.

3. Ayla

Origin: Turkish / Hebrew
Pronunciation: AY-lah
Culture: Turkish naming tradition. Ayla describes the soft, glowing halo of light that appears around the moon on misty nights.
Meaning: Moon halo or halo of light around the moon.
Popularity: Very popular in Turkey and Germany; steadily rising in the USA, UK, and Australia.
Famous Namesakes: Ayla, main character of Jean Auel’s Clan of the Cave Bear novel series. Ayla Brown, American singer.

4. Phoebe

Origin: Greek
Pronunciation: FEE-bee
Culture: Ancient Greek mythology. Phoebe was a Titan goddess associated with the moon and prophecy.
Meaning: Bright or radiant, associated with the shining light of the moon.
Popularity: Consistently popular in English-speaking countries; in top 100 in UK and Australia.
Famous Namesakes: Phoebe Buffay from Friends. Phoebe Bridgers, acclaimed singer-songwriter. Phoebe Waller-Bridge, BAFTA-winning actress.

5. Mahina

Origin: Hawaiian
Pronunciation: mah-HEE-nah
Culture: Native Hawaiian culture. The moon (mahina) is central to Hawaiian traditions, used to track planting seasons, fishing times, and spiritual ceremonies.
Meaning: Moon or moonlight in Hawaiian.
Popularity: Rare outside Hawaii; a uniquely beautiful choice for parents who love nature-inspired names.
Famous Namesakes: Mahina, a common given name among Native Hawaiian families. Mahina Henry, Hawaiian cultural practitioner.

See also: See our full list of 160+ girl names that mean moon

Boy Names That Mean Moon

Moon names for boys carry strength, mystery, and a deep connection to nature and mythology. These male names that mean moon span from Norse mythology to Arabic tradition, from Native American culture to Hindu scripture.

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NameMeaningOriginGenderPronunciationPopularity
ZuhairBright moonArabicMalezoo-HAYR
Uncommon
CharonFierceness (moon of Pluto)GreekMale
Uncommon
KaigetsuSea moonJapaneseMale
Rare
EloloraPale glow of the moonJapaneseMalee-lo-lo-ra
Uncommon
ArcheBold prince (moon of Jupiter)EnglishMale
Uncommon
MayankShining moonIndianMaleMAY-ank
Uncommon
MirisaraPale glow of the moonFrenchMalemi-ri-sa-ra
Rare
VoralyxPale glow of the moonJapaneseMalevo-ra-ly-x
Rare
MirilaelPale glow of the moonArabicMalemi-ri-lael
Rare
AldrinAfter Buzz Aldrin, second man on the moonOld EnglishMaleAWL-drin
Rare
BelmirPale glow of the moonEnglishMalebel-mir
Uncommon
MarcoinPale glow of the moonItalianMalemar-coin
Uncommon
TsukioMoon manJapaneseMale
Rare
HaliliaPale glow of the moonJapaneseMaleha-li-li-a
Rare
CelinithPale glow of the moonEnglishMalece-li-nit
Rare
DeimosTerror (moon of Mars)Ancient GreekMale
Uncommon
AstennuGod of the moonEgyptianMale
Uncommon
HilalCrescent moonArabicMalehih-LAHL
Uncommon
RinynoraPale glow of the moonFrenchMaleri-ny-no-ra
Rare
TatsugetsuDragon moonJapaneseMale
Rare
JacyMoon / creatorNative AmericanMaleJAY-see
Rare
MiralarPale glow of the moonItalianMalemi-ra-lar
Uncommon
HeloraPale glow of the moonFrenchMalehe-lo-ra
Uncommon
SogetsuTwin moonJapaneseMale
Rare
TitanOf the giants (Saturn's largest moon)GreekMale
Uncommon
GalelaelPale glow of the moonEnglishMalega-le-lael
Rare
SomaLunar nectar; Hindu god of the moonIndian/HinduMaleSOH-mah
Uncommon
GidjaGod of the moonAboriginalMale
Uncommon
ArtemMale form of Artemis, goddess of the moonGreekMale
Uncommon
RinesrixPale glow of the moonEnglishMaleri-nes-rix
Rare
MangetsuFull moonJapaneseMale
Rare
TuncayBronze moonTurkishMale
Uncommon
CalibanBlack (moon of Uranus)RomanianMale
Uncommon
NobugetsuFaithful moonJapaneseMale
Rare
EllianaMoon of GodHebrewMale
Uncommon
GetsuyaNight of the moonJapaneseMale
Rare
AkayShining moonTurkishMale
Uncommon
RakeshLord of the full moon nightHindiMaleRAH-kesh
Common
AydenFrom the moonTurkishMale
Uncommon
VikeshThe moonHindiMale
Uncommon
OberonBear heart (outermost moon of Uranus)GermanMaleOH-ber-on
Uncommon
ConirayaMoon deity; god of instant fertilityIncanMale
Uncommon
ShingetsuNew moonJapaneseMale
Rare
GetsurouMoon pathJapaneseMale
Rare
RentoLotus moonJapaneseMale
Rare
SyliliaPale glow of the moonJapaneseMalesy-li-li-a
Rare
ZarynethPale glow of the moonItalianMaleza-ry-net
Rare
TsukimaruMoon circleJapaneseMale
Rare
TsukihikoMoon princeJapaneseMale
Rare
IlkayNew moonTurkishMale
Uncommon

Top Names — Full Detail

1. Badr

Origin: Arabic
Pronunciation: BAH-der
Culture: Arabic and Islamic tradition. Badr refers specifically to the full moon, considered the most beautiful phase. The Battle of Badr is one of the most significant events in Islamic history.
Meaning: Full moon, representing completeness, perfection, and radiant beauty.
Popularity: Widely used across Arab countries, Pakistan, and Muslim communities worldwide.
Famous Namesakes: Badr Hari, Moroccan-Dutch heavyweight kickboxing champion. Badr bin Abdullah, Saudi prince and Minister of Culture.

2. Khonsu

Origin: Ancient Egyptian
Pronunciation: KOHN-soo
Culture: Ancient Egyptian mythology. Khonsu was the moon god of Thebes, son of Amun and Mut, associated with healing and time.
Meaning: Traveler or he who traverses, referring to the moon’s journey across the night sky.
Popularity: Very rare as a given name; powerful choice for parents drawn to Egyptian mythology.
Famous Namesakes: Khonsu, powerful Marvel Comics character connected to Moon Knight. Temple of Khonsu, one of the best-preserved temples at Karnak, Egypt.

See also: See our full list of 150+ boy names that mean moon

Japanese Names That Mean Moon

Japan has one of the world’s deepest relationships with the moon. The annual Tsukimi festival celebrates the harvest moon every autumn. Japanese names that mean moon are uniquely beautiful, often combining the kanji for moon (月) with other meaningful characters.

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NameMeaningKanjiPronunciationPopularity
RyuuiaPale glow of the moonryu-ui-a
Rare
RentoLotus moon蓮月
Rare
KalalornPale glow of the moonka-la-lo-r-n
Uncommon
TsukinagaEternal moon月永
Rare
AmagetsuHeaven's moon天月
Rare
RyuonPale glow of the moonryu-o-n
Uncommon
ReitoCool moonRAY-toh
Uncommon
TsukisaiFestival of the moon月祭
Rare
RengezukiLotus moon蓮月
Rare
GalmirPale glow of the moonga-l-mi-r
Uncommon
TsukinoOf the moon月乃tsoo-KEE-noh
Rare
MitsukiBeautiful moon美月mit-SOO-kee
Common
KanatsukiGolden moon金月
Rare
JonetsuonPale glow of the moonjo-ne-tsu-o-n
Rare
OborozukiHazy moon朧月
Rare
KatsuarPale glow of the moonka-tsu-a-r
Uncommon
TsukitaniMoon valley月谷
Rare

Top Names — Full Detail

1. Mitsuki

Origin: Japanese
Pronunciation: mit-SOO-kee
Culture: Japanese naming tradition. The kanji 美 (beautiful) plus 月 (moon) creates a name of delicate elegance.
Meaning: Beautiful moon, combining beauty and lunar grace.
Popularity: Consistently one of the most popular Japanese girl names; ranked in Japan’s top 20 for girls multiple years.
Famous Namesakes: Mitsuki, popular Japanese singer known for her dreamy music.

2. Kaguya

Origin: Japanese
Pronunciation: kah-GOO-yah
Culture: Japanese folklore. Kaguya-hime (Princess Kaguya) is the heroine of The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter, Japan’s oldest known narrative.
Meaning: Shining night or radiant night, deeply associated with the moon in Japanese culture.
Popularity: Rare as a given name but extremely well-known culturally; rising after Studio Ghibli’s 2013 film.
Famous Namesakes: Kaguya-hime, Japan’s most famous moon princess. JAXA’s KAGUYA spacecraft, Japan’s lunar orbiter mission.

See also: See our full list of Japanese names that mean moon

Korean Names That Mean Moon

In Korean culture, the moon (달 / dal) is a symbol of purity, longing, and reunion. The Chuseok festival, Korea’s harvest moon celebration, is one of the most important holidays of the year.

Showing 110 of 10 names
NameMeaningHangulPronunciationPopularity
MyungwolBright moon명월MYUNG-wol
Rare
DalnimDear moon달님DAHL-neem
Rare
DalgiMoon brightness달기DAHL-gee
Rare
HarangMoon lover하랑HAH-rang
Rare
WooriMoon spirit우리WOO-ree
Rare
DalMoon; valleyDAHL
Uncommon
DalbiMoonlight rain달비DAHL-bee
Rare
BoyeongMoonlit glory보영BOH-young
Rare
HaedalSun and moon해달HAY-dahl
Rare
SiwolTenth moon시월SHE-wol
Rare

Top Names — Full Detail

1. Dal

Origin: Korean
Pronunciation: DAHL
Culture: Korean. Dal (달) is the everyday Korean word for moon; simple, pure, and deeply connected to Korean cultural identity and the Chuseok moon festival.
Meaning: Moon, direct and beautiful in its simplicity.
Popularity: Used as a given name and nickname in Korea; rare outside Korean communities.
Famous Namesakes: Dal appears in traditional Korean folk songs and poetry about the moon.

2. Dalnim

Origin: Korean
Pronunciation: DAHL-neem
Culture: Korean. Dalnim (달님) adds the honorific suffix nim to dal, creating a respectful, affectionate address meaning dear moon; used in Korean lullabies and folk songs.
Meaning: Dear moon or honored moon.
Popularity: Rare as a formal name but beloved in Korean cultural contexts.
Famous Namesakes: Dalnim appears in traditional Korean children’s songs about the moon.

3. Haedal

Origin: Korean
Pronunciation: HAY-dahl
Culture: Korean. Combines hae (해, sun) and dal (달, moon), representing the harmony of opposites, light and dark, day and night.
Meaning: Sun and moon, a name of beautiful duality.
Popularity: Very rare; a distinctive and meaningful choice for those who love Korean culture.
Famous Namesakes: Haedal is referenced in Korean mythology about the sun and moon siblings.

Names That Mean Moonlight

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NameMeaningGenderPronunciationPopularity
EleanoraBright moonlightFemale
Uncommon
LeonoreBright moonlightFemale
Uncommon
NurayBright moonlightFemaleNOO-ray
Uncommon
SayakaClear moonlightFemale
Rare
YumitsukiDream moonlightFemale
Rare
TsukihinaGentle moonlightFemale
Rare
KonaneGlow like moonlightFemalekoh-NAH-neh
Uncommon
AylinMoon halo / moonlightFemaleAY-lin
Common
KamariMoon; moonlightFemalekah-MAR-ee
Uncommon
ChandaniMoonlightFemalechun-DAH-nee
Uncommon
ChandrajyotiMoonlightFemale
Uncommon
ChandrikaMoonlightFemale
Uncommon
GekkouMoonlightMale
Rare
IylaMoonlightFemaleEYE-lah
Uncommon
JyotsanaMoonlightFemale
Uncommon
KamariaMoonlightFemalekah-MAR-ee-ah
Uncommon
LamarMoonlightMalelah-MAR
Common
MahnoorMoonlightFemale
Uncommon
MehtapMoonlightFemalemeh-TAP
Uncommon
QuaceyMoonlightFemaleKWAY-see
Uncommon
ZiraMoonlightFemaleZEE-rah
Uncommon
ZiriMoonlightUnisexZEE-ree
Uncommon
ElarithMoonlight elfFemaleeh-LAR-ith
Rare
DalbiMoonlight rainUnisexDAHL-bee
Rare
LewannaThe moon / moonlightFemaleleh-WAH-nah
Uncommon

Top Names — Full Detail

1. Aylin

Origin: Turkish
Pronunciation: AY-lin
Culture: Turkish naming tradition. Aylin describes the beautiful circular halo of light that appears around the moon on humid nights.
Meaning: Moon halo or halo of moonlight.
Popularity: Very popular in Turkey; rising in Germany, Austria, and among Turkish diaspora communities worldwide.
Famous Namesakes: Aylin Mujica, Venezuelan actress and singer. Aylin, contestant on The Voice Turkey.

2. Chandani

Origin: Hindi / Sanskrit
Pronunciation: chun-DAH-nee
Culture: Indian subcontinent. Chandani is the Hindi word for moonlight, also the name given to the white moonflower that blooms at night.
Meaning: Moonlight, the silver light cast by the moon.
Popularity: Common across India, Nepal, and Bangladesh.
Famous Namesakes: Chandni, iconic 1989 Bollywood film by Yash Chopra. Chandani, popular character name in Indian television dramas.

3. Konane

Origin: Hawaiian
Pronunciation: koh-NAH-neh
Culture: Native Hawaiian. Konane describes the quality of moonlight glowing on water, especially on the ocean at night.
Meaning: Glowing like moonlight or bright moonlight.
Popularity: Rare outside Hawaii; a deeply meaningful and culturally rich choice.
Famous Namesakes: Konane is also the name of a traditional Hawaiian strategy game played on stone boards, associated with moonlit evenings.

Names That Mean Moon or Stars

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NameMeaningGenderPronunciationPopularity
Aludra"Maiden," a star in Canis MajorFemaleah-LOO-drah
Rare
UlloriaqStarFemaleoo-LOR-ee-ahk
Uncommon
AerixChild of the starsMaleae-rix
Uncommon
AntoineinChild of the starsMalean-toi-nein
Uncommon
EstherStarFemaleES-ter
Common
NichiiaChild of the starsUnisexnic-hiia
Uncommon
Sons-ee-ah-rayMorning starUnisexsons-ee-ah-RAY
Uncommon
KelorCold starUnisexke-lor
Rare
RinenixChild of the starsMaleri-ne-nix
Uncommon
VelalvelChild of the starsMaleve-lal-vel
Uncommon

Top Names — Full Detail

1. Celeste

Origin: Latin
Pronunciation: seh-LEST
Culture: Latin and French tradition. From caelestis meaning of the sky or heaven; used across Catholic Europe as a name associated with celestial beauty.
Meaning: Heavenly, encompassing both moon and stars in its celestial meaning.
Popularity: Consistently popular in France, Italy, Spain, and English-speaking countries.
Famous Namesakes: Celeste, popular British singer-songwriter who won the BRIT Critics’ Choice Award. Celeste Holm, Oscar-winning American actress.

2. Sitara

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.
Meaning: Star, representing brightness, guidance, and celestial beauty.
Popularity: Common in Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Indian Muslim communities.
Famous Namesakes: Sitara Devi, legendary Indian classical dancer known as the Queen of Kathak. Sitara appears in Afghan and Persian poetry.

3. Zorya

Origin: Slavic
Pronunciation: ZOR-yah
Culture: Slavic mythology. Zorya were guardian goddesses of the sky. Zorya Utrennyaya (morning star) and Zorya Vechernyaya (evening star) guarded the universe from darkness.
Meaning: Star or aurora, the Slavic word for the light of stars at dawn and dusk.
Popularity: Rare outside Slavic countries; a deeply mythological and unique choice.
Famous Namesakes: Zorya is featured prominently in Neil Gaiman’s novel American Gods.

Names That Mean Sun and Moon

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NameMeaningGenderPronunciationPopularity
AfricaSunny, pleasantFemaleA-fri-ca
Rare
ElarRadiance of the sunUnisexe-lar
Uncommon
AygünMoon and sunFemaleAYGN
Rare
EleodoraGift of the sunFemaleE-leo-do-ra
Rare
SylunionRadiance of the sunMalesy-lu-ni-o-n
Rare
AurelioGolden sunMaleAU-re-lio
Rare
ApricityWarmth of the sun in winterFemaleA-pri-city
Rare
DrakeDragon, fire of the sunMaleDRA-ke
Common
UditaRisen, sunFemaleU-di-ta
Uncommon
SandyaEvening sun, twilightFemaleSA-ndya
Uncommon
GunaySun and moonMaleGNAY
Rare
DhinakarSun (maker of day)MaleDHI-na-kar
Uncommon
OriensRising sun, eastMaleO-riens
Rare
SorathSun warriorMaleso-rat
Rare
DawitBeloved, sun-likeMaleDA-wit
Rare

Top Names — Full Detail

1. Aine

Origin: Celtic / Irish
Pronunciation: AWN-yeh
Culture: Irish mythology. Aine was a powerful goddess associated with both sun and moon, love, and prosperity; queen of the fairies in Munster.
Meaning: Brightness or radiance, connected to both solar and lunar energy.
Popularity: Traditional in Ireland; rare elsewhere, making it a distinctive and culturally rich choice.
Famous Namesakes: Aine is a central figure in Irish mythology, celebrated at summer solstice festivals at Knockainey Hill.

2. Eliana

Origin: Hebrew / Latin
Pronunciation: eh-lee-AH-nah
Culture: Hebrew and Latin Christian tradition. The Latin root eli connects to helios (sun), giving it sun-like radiance.
Meaning: God has answered or daughter of the sun.
Popularity: Rising rapidly; in the top 50 in the USA and top 100 in many European countries.
Famous Namesakes: Eliana is popular among Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese speaking communities.

3. Apollo

Origin: Greek
Pronunciation: ah-POL-oh
Culture: Ancient Greek mythology. Apollo was the god of the sun and twin brother of Artemis (moon goddess); NASA carried his name to the actual moon.
Meaning: Associated with the sun and light.
Popularity: Rising as a bold, mythological choice for boys in English-speaking countries.
Famous Namesakes: NASA Apollo Missions, the historic program that landed humans on the moon. Apollo Creed from the Rocky film franchise.

Names That Mean Night or Moon

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NameMeaningGenderPronunciationPopularity
FenusaraDarkness of nightFemalefe-nu-sa-ra
Uncommon
FuyukiynDarkness of nightMalefu-yu-ki-y-n
Rare
UlumaiaDarkness of nightFemaleu-lu-maia
Rare
KalunyxDarkness of nightFemaleka-lu-nyx
Uncommon
HalyxDarkness of nightMaleha-lyx
Uncommon
VorosiaDarkness of nightUnisexvo-ro-sia
Rare
AerynwynDarkness of nightFemaleae-ry-n-wy-n
Uncommon
EleniaDarkness of nightMalee-le-ni-a
Uncommon
HalisvelDarkness of nightFemaleha-li-s-ve-l
Rare
NyxGreek goddess of the night, mother of the stars in some mythsFemaleNIKS
Uncommon
JonetsuelDarkness of nightFemalejo-ne-tsu-e-l
Rare
GalesielDarkness of nightUnisexga-le-si-e-l
Uncommon
NachtNightUnisexNAKHT
Uncommon
DelolionDarkness of nightFemalede-lo-lion
Uncommon
RinorrixDarkness of nightFemaleri-nor-rix
Uncommon

Top Names — Full Detail

1. Layla

Origin: Arabic
Pronunciation: LAY-lah
Culture: Arabic literary tradition. Layla is the heroine of the famous love epic Layla and Majnun, evoking mystery and the enchantment of night.
Meaning: Night or dark beauty in Arabic.
Popularity: Extremely popular worldwide; in the top 20 in the UK and top 30 in the USA.
Famous Namesakes: Layla, the legendary heroine of the Arabic love story Layla and Majnun. Layla, one of Eric Clapton’s most famous songs.

2. Vesper

Origin: Latin
Pronunciation: VES-per
Culture: Latin and Christian tradition. Vesper refers to the evening star and the evening prayer service in Catholic churches.
Meaning: Evening or evening star, the moon’s companion in the twilight sky.
Popularity: Rising as a sophisticated, literary choice in English-speaking countries.
Famous Namesakes: Vesper Lynd, the iconic Bond girl in Ian Fleming’s Casino Royale.

3. Esmeray

Origin: Turkish
Pronunciation: ez-meh-RAY
Culture: Turkish naming tradition. Combines esmer (dark) and ay (moon) to create dark moon.
Meaning: Dark moon, evoking the mysterious new moon phase.
Popularity: Used in Turkey; rare elsewhere; a deeply evocative and unique choice.
Famous Namesakes: Esmeray, Turkish singer known for her powerful, emotional performances.

Muslim and Arabic Names That Mean Moon

In Islamic tradition, the moon holds sacred significance. It marks the Islamic calendar, signals the start of Ramadan, and appears as a symbol on mosque minarets worldwide. Arabic names that mean moon are among the most poetic and widely used names in the Muslim world.

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NameMeaningPronunciationPopularity
FahdonPale glow of the moonfah-don
Uncommon
HaloloraPale glow of the moonha-lo-lo-ra
Uncommon
DhakainPale glow of the moondha-kain
Rare
CelalithPale glow of the moonce-la-lit
Uncommon
InjazielPale glow of the moonin-ja-ziel
Rare
MayarMoon glowMAY-ar
Uncommon
BadarFull moon
Uncommon
QamarMoonKAH-mar
Uncommon
BelelvelPale glow of the moonbe-lel-vel
Rare
KamraMoon
Uncommon
BudurFull moonsboo-DOOR
Rare
ZuhairBright moonzoo-HAYR
Uncommon
RaniaixPale glow of the moonra-niaix
Uncommon
NourynPale glow of the moonnou-ryn
Uncommon
BadruBorn at full moonBAH-droo
Uncommon
BaderFull moon girl
Uncommon
LamarMoonlightlah-MAR
Common
FenanornPale glow of the moonfe-na-nor
Uncommon
BarainPale glow of the moonba-rain
Uncommon
IhanFull moon; God's grace
Uncommon

Top Names — Full Detail

1. Hilal

Origin: Arabic
Pronunciation: hih-LAHL
Culture: Arabic and Islamic tradition. The hilal (crescent moon) officially begins each Islamic month and marks the start of Ramadan.
Meaning: Crescent moon, specifically the new crescent visible just after the new moon phase.
Popularity: Widely used across Arabic-speaking countries, Turkey, Pakistan, and Muslim communities globally.
Famous Namesakes: Hilal is the crescent moon symbol appearing on the flags of Turkey, Pakistan, and many Islamic nations.

2. Budur

Origin: Arabic
Pronunciation: boo-DOOR
Culture: Arabic literary tradition. Used poetically to describe beauty as radiant as many full moons; appears in One Thousand and One Nights.
Meaning: Full moons, a poetic name meaning she is as beautiful as multiple full moons.
Popularity: Used in Arab countries as a feminine name; classical and poetic.
Famous Namesakes: Qamar al-Zaman and Budur are famous lovers in One Thousand and One Nights.

3. Nour

Origin: Arabic
Pronunciation: NOOR
Culture: Arabic and Islamic tradition. Nour means light in Arabic; in Islamic poetry and spirituality, nour often refers to the divine light of God and the moon’s light illuminating the darkness.
Meaning: Light, including the soft light of the moon.
Popularity: One of the most popular names in Arabic-speaking countries; used for both boys and girls.
Famous Namesakes: Nour el-Sherif, legendary Egyptian actor. Queen Noor, American-born Queen of Jordan.

Chinese Names That Mean Moon

In Chinese culture, the moon is central to the Mid-Autumn Festival, one of China’s most important holidays. The moon goddess Chang’e is one of Chinese mythology’s most beloved figures.

Showing 17 of 7 names
NameMeaningChinese Characters (Hanzi)PronunciationPopularity
Ming YueBright moonMING YOO-eh
Rare
YukJade moonYOOK
Rare
Yue ErLittle moonYOO-eh er
Rare
YueMoonYOO-eh
Uncommon
LuanMoon / phoenixloo-AN
Rare
Chang'eMoon goddessCHAHNG-eh
Uncommon
ChanMoon toadCHAHN
Rare

Cat Names That Mean Moon

Female cat names that mean moon include the names of moon goddesses and lunar words from many cultures. Names like Selene, Artemis, and Hecate come from ancient Greek mythology. Others like Esmeray, Runa, and Livana mean moonlight or moon in Turkish, Japanese, and Hebrew. Currently trending female cat names with moon meanings include Luna, Ayla, and Diana.

Male cat names that mean moon range from short and spunky options like Ziri and Reito to more elaborate names like Moonglade and Aydemir. Luan and Artemis are among the trending male cat names with moon meanings right now.

Female Cat Names That Mean Moon

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NameMeaningPronunciationPopularity
AlarPale glow of the moonaylahr
Common
CelusiaPale glow of the moonce-lu-sia
Uncommon
GalmirPale glow of the moonga-l-mi-r
Uncommon
HanainPale glow of the moonha-na-i-n
Uncommon
HelaraPale glow of the moonhe-la-ra
Uncommon
HoshielPale glow of the moonho-shi-e-l
Uncommon
MirulithPale glow of the moonmi-ru-lit
Uncommon
RinyxPale glow of the moonri-nyx
Uncommon
RosaielPale glow of the moonro-saiel
Uncommon
RouxonPale glow of the moonrou-xon
Uncommon
RouxynPale glow of the moonrou-xyn
Uncommon
ZeldaelPale glow of the moonzel-dael
Uncommon

Male Cat Names That Mean Moon

Showing 14 of 4 names
NameMeaningPronunciationPopularity
BeauixPale glow of the moonbeauix
Uncommon
PhantominPale glow of the moonphan-to-min
Uncommon
PrimoinPale glow of the moonpri-moin
Uncommon
VelararaPale glow of the moonve-la-ra-ra
Uncommon

Dog Names That Mean Moon

Dogs and the moon share a deep connection going back thousands of years. The names below are all real names from real languages that carry genuine moon meanings, from Arabic and Turkish to Japanese and Norse.

Female Dog Names That Mean Moon

Showing 17 of 7 names
NameMeaningPronunciationPopularity
CelalithPale glow of the moonce-la-lit
Uncommon
FenasdraPale glow of the moonfe-nas-dra
Uncommon
FleurarPale glow of the moonfleu-rar
Uncommon
HelunelPale glow of the moonhe-lu-nel
Uncommon
LilyiaPale glow of the moonli-lyia
Uncommon
RaniaixPale glow of the moonra-niaix
Uncommon
SukiarPale glow of the moonsu-ki-a-r
Uncommon

Male Dog Names That Mean Moon

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NameMeaningPronunciationPopularity
AerionPale glow of the moonae-rion
Uncommon
AeruswynPale glow of the moonae-rus-wyn
Uncommon
DaronaelPale glow of the moonda-ro-nael
Uncommon
FahdonPale glow of the moonfah-don
Uncommon
HelerithPale glow of the moonhe-le-rit
Uncommon
HeloraPale glow of the moonhe-lo-ra
Uncommon
KatsuarPale glow of the moonka-tsu-a-r
Uncommon
MarcoinPale glow of the moonmar-coin
Uncommon
RyuonPale glow of the moonryu-o-n
Uncommon
ValoleonPale glow of the moonva-lo-leon
Uncommon
VelorithPale glow of the moonve-lo-rit
Uncommon
VoruniaPale glow of the moonvo-ru-nia
Uncommon

Top Names — Full Detail

1. Luna

Origin: Latin
Pronunciation: LOO-nah
Culture: Roman mythology. Luna is the most recognized moon name in the world. It is the top female dog name in the USA, UK, and Australia for several years running.
Meaning: Moon.

Popularity: The number one most popular female dog name in the USA.
Famous Namesakes: Luna is the name of Sailor Moon’s black cat companion in the anime series. Luna Lovegood is a beloved character from the Harry Potter series.

2. Badr

Origin: Arabic
Pronunciation: BAH-der
Culture: Arabic tradition. Badr means full moon and is one of the most respected and widely used moon names across Arab countries and Muslim communities.
Meaning: Full moon.
Popularity: Widely used as a dog name in Arabic-speaking households and Muslim communities globally.
Famous Namesakes: Badr Hari, famous Moroccan-Dutch kickboxing champion. The Battle of Badr is one of the most significant events in Islamic history.

3. Koray

Origin: Turkish
Pronunciation: koh-RAY
Culture: Turkish naming tradition. Koray combines kor meaning ember or glowing coal and ay meaning moon, creating a vivid image of a moon glowing with warm amber light.
Meaning: Ember moon or glowing moon.
Popularity: Popular in Turkey; a strong and distinctive name for male dogs.
Famous Namesakes: Koray Candemir is a well-known Turkish rock musician.

Elf and Fantasy Names That Mean Moon

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NameMeaningPronunciationPopularity
SelenithDark moon elfseh-LEH-nith
Rare
MorvaineDark moon spiritmor-VAYN
Rare
VesperiaEvening moonves-PEER-ee-ah
Rare
LunaraMoon goddessloo-NAR-ah
Rare
ZephyrineMoon spirit windZEF-ih-reen
Rare
ElarithMoonlight elfeh-LAR-ith
Rare
NoctaraNight moonnok-TAR-ah
Rare
LunaireOf the moonloo-NAYR
Rare
AstrielStar-moon elfAS-tree-el
Rare

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a name that means moon?

The most well-known names that mean moon include Luna (Latin), Selene (Greek), Chandra (Sanskrit), Qamar (Arabic), and Tsuki (Japanese). Each comes from a different culture and language but all directly mean moon.

What is the most popular name that means moon?

Luna is by far the most popular name meaning moon worldwide. It ranked #10 in the USA in 2023 and is in the top 20 in the UK, Australia, Canada, Italy, and Spain.

What Japanese name means moon?

The most popular Japanese name meaning moon is Mitsuki (美月, beautiful moon). Other popular options include Yuzuki (結月), Tsuki (月), and Kaguya (輝夜, the famous moon princess).

What is a rare name that means moon?

Some rare and unique names that mean moon include Gealach (Irish), Lewanna (Hebrew), Tarkik (Inuktitut), Konane (Hawaiian), and Elarith (Fantasy Elvish). These are beautiful alternatives for parents who want something truly uncommon.

What dog or cat name means moon?

Luna is the most popular moon name for both dogs and cats. Other great choices for pets include Artemis, Tsuki, Phoebe, Badr, and Koray.

Conclusion

From the Latin elegance of Luna to the Japanese poetry of Mitsuki, from the Arabic beauty of Qamar to the Korean simplicity of Dal, names that mean moon are among the most beautiful, meaningful, and universal names in human language. Every culture on earth has looked at the same moon and given it a name worth carrying through a lifetime.

Whether you are naming a baby, a pet, or a character, we hope this list has helped you find the perfect lunar name.

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