250+ Names That Mean Moon: Beautiful Lunar Names

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 1–100 of 534 names

Name	Meaning	Origin	Gender	Pronunciation	Popularity
Raigetsu	Thunder moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Tsukino	Of the moon	Japanese	Female	tsoo-KEE-noh	Rare
Jyotsana	Moonlight	Sanskrit	Female	—	Uncommon
Tsukuyomi	Moon reader	Japanese	Female	tsu-ku-yo-mi	Rare
Chandrani	Moon queen	Sanskrit	Female	—	Uncommon
Nisha	Night moon	Sanskrit	Female	NEE-shah	Common
Visionyn	Pale glow of the moon	French	Unisex	vi-sio-nyn	Rare
Diana	Moon goddess	Roman	Female	dy-AN-ah	Very Common
Ryuuia	Pale glow of the moon	Japanese	Unisex	ryu-ui-a	Rare
Rikigetsu	Strong moon	Japanese	Male	—	Rare
Migina	New moon	Native American	Female	—	Rare
Lilavati	Moon beauty	Sanskrit	Female	—	Uncommon
Tarkik	Moon	Inupiaq/Inuktitut	Unisex	TAR-kik	Rare
Badru	Born at full moon	Arabic	Male	BAH-droo	Uncommon
Moonglade	Moon reflection on water	English	Unisex	MOON-glayd	Rare
Eluleon	Pale glow of the moon	Japanese	Unisex	e-lu-le-o-n	Uncommon
Reito	Cool moon	Japanese	Unisex	RAY-toh	Uncommon
Rinonith	Pale glow of the moon	Japanese	Unisex	ri-no-ni-t-h	Uncommon
Sukiar	Pale glow of the moon	Japanese	Female	su-ki-a-r	Uncommon
Fati	God of the moon	Polynesian	Male	—	Uncommon
Zeldael	Pale glow of the moon	English	Female	zel-dael	Uncommon
Nery	Moon water	Spanish	Female	—	Uncommon
Anumathi	Full moon	Sanskrit	Female	—	Uncommon
Rinelar	Pale glow of the moon	English	Unisex	ri-ne-lar	Uncommon
Astriel	Star-moon elf	Fantasy	Female	AS-tree-el	Rare
Voronion	Pale glow of the moon	Italian	Female	vo-ro-nion	Rare
Mani	Moon; Norse god of the moon	Old Norse	Male	MAH-nee	Uncommon
Veloryx	Pale glow of the moon	Italian	Male	ve-lo-ryx	Rare
Tsukigane	Moon bell	Japanese	Unisex	—	Rare
Miralar	Pale glow of the moon	Italian	Male	mi-ra-lar	Uncommon
Tsukisora	Moon sky	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Aeruswyn	Pale glow of the moon	French	Male	ae-rus-wyn	Uncommon
Sorayn	Pale glow of the moon	Japanese	Unisex	so-ra-y-n	Uncommon
Amberly	Moon amber	English	Female	—	Uncommon
Boldexel	Pale glow of the moon	English	Unisex	bol-de-xel	Rare
Tokigetsu	Timeless moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Drevanel	Pale glow of the moon	English	Unisex	dre-va-nel	Rare
Tsukihashi	Moon bridge	Japanese	Unisex	—	Rare
Harang	Moon lover	Korean	Unisex	HAH-rang	Rare
Kaigetsu	Sea moon	Japanese	Male	—	Rare
Louiseon	Pale glow of the moon	French	Female	loui-seon	Uncommon
Badar	Full moon	Arabic	Unisex	—	Uncommon
Lunette	Little moon	French	Female	—	Uncommon
Aiman	Beauty of the moon	Arabic	Male	—	Uncommon
Galmir	Pale glow of the moon	Japanese	Female	ga-l-mi-r	Uncommon
Celine	Moon	French	Female	—	Uncommon
Celenia	Moon sky	Latin	Female	—	Uncommon
Chandrajyoti	Moonlight	Sanskrit	Female	—	Uncommon
Tsukirei	Beautiful moon spirit	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Hanazuki	Flower moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Mitexi	Sacred moon	Native American	Female	—	Rare
Runa	Moon beauty	Japanese	Female	ROO-nah	Uncommon
Tsukiya	Moonlit night	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Mwezi	Moon	Swahili	Unisex	MWEH-zee	Uncommon
Feray	Radiance of the moon	Turkish	Female	feh-RAY	Uncommon
Arche	Bold prince (moon of Jupiter)	English	Male	—	Uncommon
Starla	Little star of the moon	English	Female	STAR-lah	Uncommon
Phantomin	Pale glow of the moon	English	Male	phan-to-min	Uncommon
Yotsuki	Night moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Kurezuki	Twilight moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Ayden	From the moon	Turkish	Male	—	Uncommon
Imadix	Pale glow of the moon	Arabic	Unisex	i-ma-dix	Uncommon
Ryoma	Dragon moon	Japanese	Male	—	Uncommon
Sonoma	Valley of the moon	Native American	Female	—	Rare
Hinazuki	Sunshine moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Magena	Coming moon	Native American	Female	—	Rare
Jericho	City of the moon	Arabic	Male	JEH-rih-koh	Uncommon
Tsukiyo	Moonlit night	Japanese	Female	tsoo-KEE-yoh	Rare
Feua	Pale glow of the moon	French	Unisex	feua	Uncommon
Celonorn	Pale glow of the moon	English	Female	ce-lo-nor	Rare
Yukigetsu	Snow moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Valynvel	Pale glow of the moon	Italian	Unisex	va-lyn-vel	Uncommon
Aerion	Pale glow of the moon	English	Male	ae-rion	Uncommon
Leonore	Bright moonlight	Greek	Female	—	Uncommon
Sogetsu	Twin moon	Japanese	Male	—	Rare
Tsukimura	Moon village	Japanese	Unisex	—	Rare
Fumigetsu	Scholarly moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Valentinael	Pale glow of the moon	Italian	Female	va-len-ti-nael	Uncommon
Luna	Moon; mentor cat in Sailor Moon	Latin	Female	LOO-nuh	Very Common
Yuzuki	Binding moon	Japanese	Female	yoo-ZOO-kee	Uncommon
Kalea	Bright moon	Hawaiian	Female	—	Uncommon
Nuageyn	Pale glow of the moon	French	Unisex	nua-geyn	Uncommon
Tsukihara	Moon meadow	Japanese	Unisex	—	Rare
Ferdinand	Courageous traveler (moon of Uranus)	German	Male	—	Uncommon
Tsukine	Sound of the moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Sylilia	Pale glow of the moon	Japanese	Male	sy-li-li-a	Rare
Chander	Moon; pleasant	Indian	Unisex	—	Uncommon
Rinynora	Pale glow of the moon	French	Male	ri-ny-no-ra	Rare
Ilanila	Young moon	Tamil	Female	—	Uncommon
Maheen	Like the moon	Persian	Female	—	Uncommon
Lilyia	Pale glow of the moon	English	Female	li-lyia	Uncommon
Akay	Shining moon	Turkish	Male	—	Uncommon
Ixchel	Moon deity	Mayan	Female	eesh-CHEL	Uncommon
Kaitoel	Pale glow of the moon	Japanese	Male	ka-i-to-e-l	Uncommon
Helunel	Pale glow of the moon	Arabic	Female	he-lu-nel	Uncommon
Jocasta	Shining moon (moon of Jupiter)	Greek	Unisex	—	Uncommon
Jougetsu	Superior moon	Japanese	Male	—	Rare
Cynthia	Moon goddess	Greek	Female	SIN-thee-ah	Uncommon
Tsukina	Moon greens	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Mazi	Protected by the divine being of the moon	Igbo (Nigerian)	Unisex	—	Rare

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.

Showing 1–50 of 210 names

Name	Meaning	Origin	Gender	Pronunciation	Popularity
Mehtap	Moonlight	Turkish	Female	meh-TAP	Uncommon
Artemis	Moon goddess	Greek	Female	AR-teh-mis	Very Common
Rengetsu	Lotus moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Qamara	Moon	Arabic	Female	—	Uncommon
Chandani	Moonlight	Hindi	Female	chun-DAH-nee	Uncommon
Sayaka	Clear moonlight	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Minatsuki	Harbor moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Rhiannon	Moon goddess	Welsh	Female	ree-AN-on	Uncommon
Hoshizuki	Star moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Kagetsu	Fragrant moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Kanatsuki	Golden moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Seraphine	Moon fire	Hebrew	Female	—	Uncommon
Yumitsuki	Dream moonlight	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Nuray	Bright moonlight	Turkish	Female	NOO-ray	Uncommon
Kamra	Moon	Arabic	Female	—	Uncommon
Livana	Moon / white	Hebrew	Female	lih-VAH-nah	Uncommon
Amaris	Child of the moon	Latin	Female	ah-MAR-is	Uncommon
Akitsuki	Autumn moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Minodora	Gift of the moon	Greek	Female	—	Uncommon
Hecate	Moon goddess of magic	Greek	Female	HEK-ah-tee	Common
Akatsuki	Dawn moon glow	Japanese	Female	ah-KAH-tsoo-kee	Uncommon
Harutsuki	Spring moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Zephyrine	Moon spirit wind	Fantasy	Female	ZEF-ih-reen	Rare
Vennila	White moon	Tamil	Female	—	Uncommon
Nokomis	Daughter of the moon	Native American	Female	—	Rare
Sashi	Moon	Sanskrit	Female	—	Uncommon
Indumati	Full moon	Sanskrit	Female	—	Uncommon
Tsukihanae	Moon blossom grace	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Mahina	Moon	Hawaiian	Female	mah-HEE-nah	Uncommon
Lainie	Moonlit path	English	Female	—	Uncommon
Levana	White, moon/sun rising	Hebrew	Female	LE-va-na	Rare
Kyogetsu	Mirror moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Tsukihime	Moon princess	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Calle	Free moon woman	Swedish	Female	—	Uncommon
Mirulith	Pale glow of the moon	French	Female	mi-ru-lit	Uncommon
Lekha	Moonbeam line	Sanskrit	Female	—	Uncommon
Galorel	Pale glow of the moon	French	Female	ga-lo-rel	Uncommon
Morvaine	Dark moon spirit	Fantasy	Female	mor-VAYN	Rare
Bloomon	Pale glow of the moon	English	Female	bloo-mon	Rare
Tsukihoshi	Moon and star	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Lunara	Moon goddess	Fantasy / Latin	Female	loo-NAR-ah	Rare
Amelieon	Pale glow of the moon	French	Female	a-me-lieon	Uncommon
Gelsominaar	Pale glow of the moon	Italian	Female	gel-so-mi-naar	Rare
Mahnoor	Moonlight	Urdu	Female	—	Uncommon
Zira	Moonlight	African	Female	ZEE-rah	Uncommon
Kiona	Brown hills under the moon	Native American	Female	—	Rare
Tsukiro	Path of the moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Reikazuki	Spirit light moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Fenasdra	Pale glow of the moon	Italian	Female	fe-nas-dra	Uncommon
Tainn	New moon	Native American	Female	—	Rare

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.

Showing 1–50 of 115 names

Name	Meaning	Origin	Gender	Pronunciation	Popularity
Zuhair	Bright moon	Arabic	Male	zoo-HAYR	Uncommon
Fenia	Pale glow of the moon	Japanese	Male	fe-ni-a	Rare
Loge	Lodge (moon of Saturn)	French	Male	—	Uncommon
Coniraya	Moon deity; god of instant fertility	Incan	Male	—	Uncommon
Abylay	Father of the moon	Kazakh	Male	ab-LAY	Uncommon
Ehan	Full moon	Arabic	Male	—	Uncommon
Rajnish	God of night / moon	Hindu	Male	RAJ-nish	Uncommon
Guerriereth	Pale glow of the moon	French	Male	guer-rie-ret	Rare
Ayberk	High moon	Turkish	Male	—	Uncommon
Kogetsu	Small moon	Japanese	Male	—	Rare
Callisto	Most beautiful (moon of Jupiter)	Greek	Male	—	Uncommon
Shingetsu	New moon	Japanese	Male	—	Rare
Rikuix	Pale glow of the moon	Japanese	Male	ri-ku-i-x	Uncommon
Aegaeon	Stormy one (moon of Saturn)	Greek	Male	—	Uncommon
Hadafia	Pale glow of the moon	Arabic	Male	ha-da-fia	Rare
Iah	Moon deity	Egyptian	Male	EE-ah	Uncommon
Tatsugetsu	Dragon moon	Japanese	Male	—	Rare
Francisco	Free land (moon of Uranus)	Spanish	Male	—	Uncommon
Artem	Male form of Artemis, goddess of the moon	Greek	Male	—	Uncommon
Oberon	Bear heart (outermost moon of Uranus)	German	Male	OH-ber-on	Uncommon
Mangetsu	Full moon	Japanese	Male	—	Rare
Soma	Lunar nectar; Hindu god of the moon	Indian/Hindu	Male	SOH-mah	Uncommon
Khonsu	Traveler (ancient Egyptian moon god)	Egyptian	Male	KOHN-soo	Uncommon
Mirilael	Pale glow of the moon	Arabic	Male	mi-ri-lael	Rare
Velonix	Pale glow of the moon	Italian	Male	ve-lo-nix	Uncommon
Narvi	Moon of Saturn	Old Norse	Male	—	Uncommon
Mirisara	Pale glow of the moon	French	Male	mi-ri-sa-ra	Rare
Badr	Full moon	Arabic	Male	BAH-der	Uncommon
Anningan	Moon god of Greenland	Inuit	Male	—	Uncommon
Naelariel	Pale glow of the moon	English	Male	nae-la-riel	Rare
Janus	Passageway (moon of Saturn)	Latin	Male	—	Uncommon
Aldrin	After Buzz Aldrin, second man on the moon	Old English	Male	AWL-drin	Rare
Daronael	Pale glow of the moon	English	Male	da-ro-nael	Uncommon
Ilkay	New moon	Turkish	Male	—	Uncommon
Titan	Of the giants (Saturn's largest moon)	Greek	Male	—	Uncommon
Rakesh	Lord of the full moon night	Hindi	Male	RAH-kesh	Common
Vikesh	The moon	Hindi	Male	—	Uncommon
Lamar	Moonlight	Arabic	Male	lah-MAR	Common
Wadd	God of the moon	Pre-Islamic Arabian	Male	—	Uncommon
Rento	Lotus moon	Japanese	Male	—	Rare
Tsukio	Moon man	Japanese	Male	—	Rare
Chigetsu	Wisdom moon	Japanese	Male	—	Rare
Gekkou	Moonlight	Japanese	Male	—	Rare
Kalalorn	Pale glow of the moon	Japanese	Male	ka-la-lo-r-n	Uncommon
Beauix	Pale glow of the moon	French	Male	beauix	Uncommon
Getsuya	Night of the moon	Japanese	Male	—	Rare
Galelael	Pale glow of the moon	English	Male	ga-le-lael	Rare
Primoin	Pale glow of the moon	Italian	Male	pri-moin	Uncommon
Nobugetsu	Faithful moon	Japanese	Male	—	Rare
Sylaseth	Pale glow of the moon	French	Male	sy-la-set	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.

Showing 1–17 of 101 names

Name	Meaning	Kanji	Pronunciation	Popularity
Tsukimori	Forest of the moon	月森	—	Rare
Tsukihama	Moon shore	月浜	—	Rare
Reigetsu	Spiritual moon	霊月	—	Rare
Growthyn	Pale glow of the moon	—	g-ro-w-t-hy-n	Rare
Shinagetsu	True moon	真月	—	Rare
Getsumei	Bright moon	月明	get-SOO-may	Rare
Tsukizaki	Moon cape	月崎	—	Rare
Tsukisuzu	Moon bell	月鈴	—	Rare
Kuretsuki	Dusk moon	暮月	—	Rare
Hikariiel	Pale glow of the moon	—	hi-ka-ri-ie-l	Uncommon
Tsukida	Moon field	月田	—	Rare
Asatsuki	Morning moon	朝月	—	Rare
Amagetsu	Heaven's moon	天月	—	Rare
Tsukiryo	Soul of the moon	月霊	—	Rare
Hanain	Pale glow of the moon	—	ha-na-i-n	Uncommon
Kaguya	Radiant moon princess	輝夜	kah-GOO-yah	Uncommon
Tsukimi	Moon viewing	月見	tsoo-KEE-mee	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 1–9 of 9 names

Name	Meaning	Hangul	Pronunciation	Popularity
Boyeong	Moonlit glory	보영	BOH-young	Rare
Dal	Moon; valley	달	DAHL	Uncommon
Dalbi	Moonlight rain	달비	DAHL-bee	Rare
Dalgi	Moon brightness	달기	DAHL-gee	Rare
Dalnim	Dear moon	달님	DAHL-neem	Rare
Haedal	Sun and moon	해달	HAY-dahl	Rare
Myungwol	Bright moon	명월	MYUNG-wol	Rare
Siwol	Tenth moon	시월	SHE-wol	Rare
Woori	Moon spirit	우리	WOO-ree	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

Showing 1–12 of 12 names

Name	Meaning	Gender	Pronunciation	Popularity
Ziri	Moonlight	Unisex	ZEE-ree	Uncommon
Aylin	Moon halo / moonlight	Female	AY-lin	Common
Chandrika	Moonlight	Female	—	Uncommon
Elarith	Moonlight elf	Female	eh-LAR-ith	Rare
Eleanora	Bright moonlight	Female	—	Uncommon
Iyla	Moonlight	Female	EYE-lah	Uncommon
Kamari	Moon; moonlight	Female	kah-MAR-ee	Uncommon
Kamaria	Moonlight	Female	kah-MAR-ee-ah	Uncommon
Konane	Glow like moonlight	Female	koh-NAH-neh	Uncommon
Lewanna	The moon / moonlight	Female	leh-WAH-nah	Uncommon
Quacey	Moonlight	Female	KWAY-see	Uncommon
Tsukihina	Gentle moonlight	Female	—	Rare

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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Name	Meaning	Gender	Pronunciation	Popularity
Galolmir	Child of the stars	Female	ga-lo-l-mi-r	Rare
Astrophel	A literary name meaning "star lover", from a 16th century English sonnet sequence	Unisex	AS-troh-fel	Uncommon
Atlas	The Titan condemned to hold up the heavens; also the father of the Pleiades star cluster in myth	Male	AT-luhs	Very Common
Helordra	Child of the stars	Female	he-lor-dra	Uncommon
Odtsetseg	Star flower	Female	ot-SET-seg	Uncommon
Ayumiar	Child of the stars	Female	ay-u-mi-a-r	Uncommon
Aurumin	Child of the stars	Unisex	au-ru-min	Rare
Sirius	"Burning" or "glowing", the brightest star in the entire night sky (Star)	Male	SEER-ee-uhs	Common
Ricchezzaa	Child of the stars	Unisex	ric-chez-zaa	Rare
Elulia	Child of the stars	Unisex	e-lu-lia	Uncommon

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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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Name	Meaning	Gender	Pronunciation	Popularity
Aurelio	Golden sun	Male	AU-re-lio	Rare
Saule	Sun goddess	Female	SAU-le	Rare
Bhanupriya	Beloved of the sun	Female	BHA-nu-pri-ya	Uncommon
Soraia	Radiance of the sun	Unisex	so-ra-ia	Uncommon
Oskar	Divine strength, sun power	Male	O-skar	Rare
Eliani	My God is sun	Female	E-lia-ni	Uncommon
Alvis	Sun elf, all-knowing	Male	A-lvis	Rare
Aygün	Moon and sun	Female	AYGN	Rare
Leighann	Sunny meadow	Female	LEI-ghann	Rare
Jiyoung	Wise, young sun	Female	JI-young	Rare
Elios	Sun, shining	Male	E-lios	Rare
Sandya	Evening sun, twilight	Female	SA-ndya	Uncommon
Aditya	The sun, son of Aditi	Male	A-di-tya	Common
Daraleth	Radiance of the sun	Unisex	da-ra-let	Rare
Bhaskar	Sun (one who shines)	Male	BHA-skar	Uncommon

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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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Name	Meaning	Gender	Pronunciation	Popularity
Lumiereel	Darkness of night	Unisex	lu-mie-reel	Rare
Valolyx	Darkness of night	Male	va-lo-lyx	Uncommon
Veliliel	Darkness of night	Unisex	ve-li-li-e-l	Rare
Imanin	Darkness of night	Female	i-ma-nin	Uncommon
Kaguyahimeix	Darkness of night	Female	ka-gu-ya-hi-me-i-x	Rare
Galosara	Darkness of night	Female	ga-lo-sa-ra	Uncommon
Ramia	Darkness of night	Male	ra-mia	Uncommon
Dominiqueon	Darkness of night	Unisex	do-mi-ni-queon	Uncommon
Hikarieth	Darkness of night	Unisex	hi-ka-ri-e-t-h	Uncommon
Nicolasel	Darkness of night	Male	ni-co-la-sel	Uncommon
Nyx	Greek goddess of the night, mother of the stars in some myths	Female	NIKS	Uncommon
Kazeyn	Darkness of night	Unisex	ka-ze-y-n	Uncommon
Vorolath	Darkness of night	Male	vo-ro-la-t-h	Rare
Thalinmir	Darkness of night	Female	tha-lin-mir	Uncommon
Rinunmir	Darkness of night	Unisex	ri-nun-mir	Rare

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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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Name	Meaning	Pronunciation	Popularity
Vorilyx	Pale glow of the moon	vo-ri-lyx	Rare
Fenanorn	Pale glow of the moon	fe-na-nor	Uncommon
Badiia	Pale glow of the moon	ba-diia	Rare
Celalith	Pale glow of the moon	ce-la-lit	Uncommon
Nouryn	Pale glow of the moon	nou-ryn	Uncommon
Mona	Moon / wishes	MOH-nah	Common
Velisara	Pale glow of the moon	ve-li-sa-ra	Uncommon
Deleleth	Pale glow of the moon	de-le-let	Uncommon
Vorunia	Pale glow of the moon	vo-ru-nia	Uncommon
Hilal	Crescent moon	hih-LAHL	Uncommon
Halah	Moon halo	HAH-lah	Uncommon
Raniaix	Pale glow of the moon	ra-niaix	Uncommon
Belelvel	Pale glow of the moon	be-lel-vel	Rare
Budur	Full moons	boo-DOOR	Rare
Amar	Moon	ah-MAR	Uncommon
Bader	Full moon girl	—	Uncommon
Nour	Light / moon	NOOR	Common
Mayar	Moon glow	MAY-ar	Uncommon
Qamar	Moon	KAH-mar	Uncommon
Injaziel	Pale glow of the moon	in-ja-ziel	Rare

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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.

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Name	Meaning	Pronunciation	Popularity
Chan	Moon toad	CHAHN	Rare
Luan	Moon / phoenix	loo-AN	Rare
Ming Yue	Bright moon	MING YOO-eh	Rare
Yue	Moon	YOO-eh	Uncommon
Yue Er	Little moon	YOO-eh er	Rare
Yuk	Jade moon	YOOK	Rare
Chang'e	Moon goddess	CHAHNG-eh	Uncommon

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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Name	Meaning	Pronunciation	Popularity
Alar	Pale glow of the moon	aylahr	Common
Celusia	Pale glow of the moon	ce-lu-sia	Uncommon
Helara	Pale glow of the moon	he-la-ra	Uncommon
Hoshiel	Pale glow of the moon	ho-shi-e-l	Uncommon
Rinyx	Pale glow of the moon	ri-nyx	Uncommon
Rosaiel	Pale glow of the moon	ro-saiel	Uncommon
Rouxon	Pale glow of the moon	rou-xon	Uncommon
Rouxyn	Pale glow of the moon	rou-xyn	Uncommon

Male Cat Names That Mean Moon

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Name	Meaning	Pronunciation	Popularity
Velarara	Pale glow of the moon	ve-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

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Name	Meaning	Pronunciation	Popularity
Fleurar	Pale glow of the moon	fleu-rar	Uncommon

Male Dog Names That Mean Moon

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Name	Meaning	Pronunciation	Popularity
Fahdon	Pale glow of the moon	fah-don	Uncommon
Helerith	Pale glow of the moon	he-le-rit	Uncommon
Helora	Pale glow of the moon	he-lo-ra	Uncommon
Katsuar	Pale glow of the moon	ka-tsu-a-r	Uncommon
Marcoin	Pale glow of the moon	mar-coin	Uncommon
Ryuon	Pale glow of the moon	ryu-o-n	Uncommon
Valoleon	Pale glow of the moon	va-lo-leon	Uncommon
Velorith	Pale glow of the moon	ve-lo-rit	Uncommon

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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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Name	Meaning	Pronunciation	Popularity
Alolar	Pale glow of the moon	a-lo-lar	Rare
Darynar	Pale glow of the moon	da-ry-nar	Rare
Olar	Moon walker	o-lar	Uncommon
Celinith	Pale glow of the moon	ce-li-nit	Rare
Halilia	Pale glow of the moon	ha-li-li-a	Rare
Voralyx	Pale glow of the moon	vo-ra-ly-x	Rare
Celestinael	Pale glow of the moon	ce-les-ti-nael	Rare
Kalaldra	Pale glow of the moon	ka-la-l-d-ra	Rare
Lunaire	Of the moon	loo-NAYR	Rare
Noctara	Night moon	nok-TAR-ah	Rare
Rinolmir	Pale glow of the moon	ri-no-l-mi-r	Rare
Selenith	Dark moon elf	seh-LEH-nith	Rare
Vesperia	Evening moon	ves-PEER-ee-ah	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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