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
Chalina	Moon rose	Spanish	Female	—	Uncommon
Aiman	Beauty of the moon	Arabic	Male	—	Uncommon
Raka	Full moon	Sanskrit	Unisex	RAH-kah	Uncommon
Himanshu	The moon	Hindu	Unisex	—	Uncommon
Velaseth	Pale glow of the moon	French	Unisex	ve-la-set	Uncommon
Mayar	Moon glow	Arabic	Unisex	MAY-ar	Uncommon
Voralyx	Pale glow of the moon	Japanese	Male	vo-ra-ly-x	Rare
Elarith	Moonlight elf	Fantasy / Elvish	Female	eh-LAR-ith	Rare
Tsukika	Fragrance of the moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Lamar	Moonlight	Arabic	Male	lah-MAR	Common
Chandrani	Moon queen	Sanskrit	Female	—	Uncommon
Voronion	Pale glow of the moon	Italian	Female	vo-ro-nion	Rare
Kokoel	Pale glow of the moon	English	Unisex	ko-koel	Uncommon
Tsukiyo	Moonlit night	Japanese	Female	tsoo-KEE-yoh	Rare
Shashank	Moon	Sanskrit	Unisex	—	Uncommon
Yozuki	Night moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Shashi	Moon; having a hare	Sanskrit	Female	—	Uncommon
Nisha	Night moon	Sanskrit	Female	NEE-shah	Common
Chandramukhi	Moon face	Sanskrit	Female	—	Uncommon
Tsukizawa	Moon marsh	Japanese	Unisex	—	Rare
Balachandra	Young moon; crescent moon	Indian	Unisex	—	Uncommon
Fenia	Pale glow of the moon	Japanese	Male	fe-ni-a	Rare
Zaryneth	Pale glow of the moon	Italian	Male	za-ry-net	Rare
Coniraya	Moon deity; god of instant fertility	Incan	Male	—	Uncommon
Jaci	Moon; creator of plant life	Tupi	Male	JAH-see	Rare
Helene	Shining moon	Greek	Female	—	Common
Luan	Moon / phoenix	Chinese	Unisex	loo-AN	Rare
Ayatsuki	Twinkling moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Falguni	Born under moon	Sanskrit	Female	—	Uncommon
Dawa	Moon / month	Tibetan	Male	DAH-wah	Uncommon
Katsuar	Pale glow of the moon	Japanese	Male	ka-tsu-a-r	Uncommon
Ferdinand	Courageous traveler (moon of Uranus)	German	Male	—	Uncommon
Celestinael	Pale glow of the moon	Italian	Female	ce-les-ti-nael	Rare
Mitsutsuki	Shining moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Ilanila	Young moon	Tamil	Female	—	Uncommon
Hyperion	The high one (moon of Saturn)	Greek	Male	—	Uncommon
Zarulath	Pale glow of the moon	French	Unisex	za-ru-lat	Uncommon
Miralar	Pale glow of the moon	Italian	Male	mi-ra-lar	Uncommon
Rengetsu	Lotus moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Raniaix	Pale glow of the moon	Arabic	Female	ra-niaix	Uncommon
Reito	Cool moon	Japanese	Unisex	RAY-toh	Uncommon
Budur	Full moons	Arabic	Female	boo-DOOR	Rare
Tuncay	Bronze moon	Turkish	Male	—	Uncommon
Hanazuki	Flower moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Myungwol	Bright moon	Korean	Unisex	MYUNG-wol	Rare
Igaluk	Moon god	Inuit/Eskimo	Male	—	Uncommon
Kuu	Moon	Finnish	Unisex	KOO	Uncommon
Astennu	God of the moon	Egyptian	Male	—	Uncommon
Tsukishiro	White moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Kizuki	Hopeful moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Voriseth	Pale glow of the moon	French	Unisex	vo-ri-set	Uncommon
Tokigetsu	Timeless moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Darosdra	Pale glow of the moon	French	Unisex	da-ros-dra	Uncommon
Hikariiel	Pale glow of the moon	Japanese	Unisex	hi-ka-ri-ie-l	Uncommon
Ambili	Moon	Malayalam	Female	—	Rare
Mirarel	Pale glow of the moon	Italian	Unisex	mi-ra-rel	Uncommon
Nour	Light / moon	Arabic	Male	NOOR	Common
Helesia	Pale glow of the moon	Italian	Unisex	he-le-sia	Uncommon
Yereah	Moon	Old Hebrew	Unisex	—	Uncommon
Moonglade	Moon reflection on water	English	Unisex	MOON-glayd	Rare
Tsukimiya	Shrine of the moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Chand	The moon; bright; light	Sanskrit	Unisex	—	Uncommon
Tsukino	Of the moon	Japanese	Female	tsoo-KEE-noh	Rare
Metztli	Moon	Aztec	Unisex	mets-TLEE	Rare
Tsukinaga	Eternal moon	Japanese	Unisex	—	Rare
Ugetsu	Rain and moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Tainn	New moon	Native American	Female	—	Rare
Tsukiro	Path of the moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Nokomis	Daughter of the moon	Native American	Female	—	Rare
Malina	Moon woman	Greenlandic	Female	—	Uncommon
Arche	Bold prince (moon of Jupiter)	English	Male	—	Uncommon
Himezuki	Princess moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Ratri	Night of the moon	Sanskrit	Female	RAH-tree	Uncommon
Eleora	Moon of light	Hebrew	Female	—	Uncommon
Chandrak	Moon	Indian	Male	CHUN-drak	Uncommon
Sonoma	Valley of the moon	Native American	Female	—	Rare
Amatsukiyo	Celestial moonlit night	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Getsumei	Bright moon	Japanese	Female	get-SOO-may	Rare
Kagetoki	Shadow of the moon	Japanese	Male	—	Rare
Pulan	Moon	Chamorro	Unisex	POO-lan	Rare
Yotsuki	Night moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Zuhair	Bright moon	Arabic	Male	zoo-HAYR	Uncommon
Tsukihana	Moon flower	Japanese	Female	tsoo-kee-HAH-nah	Rare
Delar	Pale glow of the moon	Japanese	Unisex	de-la-r	Uncommon
Tsukiyori	Moon's blessing	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Hecate	Moon goddess of magic	Greek	Female	HEK-ah-tee	Common
Kyogetsu	Mirror moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Dalnim	Dear moon	Korean	Unisex	DAHL-neem	Rare
Nuageyn	Pale glow of the moon	French	Unisex	nua-geyn	Uncommon
Naoa	Pale glow of the moon	Japanese	Unisex	na-oa	Uncommon
Kogetsu	Small moon	Japanese	Male	—	Rare
Quacey	Moonlight	Scottish	Female	KWAY-see	Uncommon
Tsukiyama	Moon mountain	Japanese	Unisex	—	Rare
Tsukiyomi	Moon god	Japanese	Male	—	Rare
Jyotsana	Moonlight	Sanskrit	Female	—	Uncommon
Kaito	Ocean moon	Japanese	Male	—	Common
Hototsuki	Lonely moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Rinendra	Pale glow of the moon	Italian	Unisex	ri-nen-dra	Rare
Dalbi	Moonlight rain	Korean	Unisex	DAHL-bee	Rare
Rikuix	Pale glow of the moon	Japanese	Male	ri-ku-i-x	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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Name	Meaning	Origin	Gender	Pronunciation	Popularity
Seraphine	Moon fire	Hebrew	Female	—	Uncommon
Ixchel	Moon deity	Mayan	Female	eesh-CHEL	Uncommon
Esmeray	Dark moon	Turkish	Female	ez-meh-RAY	Uncommon
Louiseon	Pale glow of the moon	French	Female	loui-seon	Uncommon
Eleanora	Bright moonlight	Greek	Female	—	Uncommon
Mitsuki	Beautiful moon	Japanese	Female	mit-SOO-kee	Common
Elinor	Moon and light	Welsh	Female	—	Uncommon
Lusine	Moon or star (context dependent)	Armenian	Female	loo-SEEN	Uncommon
Kirizuki	Misty moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Mikazuki	Crescent moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Chang'e	Moon goddess	Chinese	Female	CHAHNG-eh	Uncommon
Sorazuki	Sky moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Zephyrine	Moon spirit wind	Fantasy	Female	ZEF-ih-reen	Rare
Kalea	Bright moon	Hawaiian	Female	—	Uncommon
Hisagetsu	Long-lasting moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Selinia	Moon glow	Greek	Female	—	Uncommon
Kamari	Moon; moonlight	Swahili	Female	kah-MAR-ee	Uncommon
Nuit	Night moon	French	Female	NWEE	Uncommon
Amaris	Child of the moon	Latin	Female	ah-MAR-is	Uncommon
Kamaria	Moonlight	Swahili	Female	kah-MAR-ee-ah	Uncommon
Arizuki	Moon of peace	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Phoebe	Shining moon	Greek	Female	FEE-bee	Very Common
Fuyuzuki	Winter moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Beauteiel	Pale glow of the moon	French	Female	beau-teiel	Rare
Rhiann	Moon maiden	Welsh	Female	—	Uncommon
Tsukiwaka	Young moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Lainie	Moonlit path	English	Female	—	Uncommon
Nilani	Moon	Tamil	Female	—	Uncommon
Celusia	Pale glow of the moon	French	Female	ce-lu-sia	Uncommon
Akitsuki	Autumn moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Lunet	Little moon idol	Welsh	Female	—	Uncommon
Lune	Moon	French	Female	—	Uncommon
Fenanael	Pale glow of the moon	French	Female	fe-na-nael	Rare
Tsukihina	Gentle moonlight	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Alar	Pale glow of the moon	English	Female	aylahr	Common
Kanagetsu	Golden moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Kaguya	Radiant moon princess	Japanese	Female	kah-GOO-yah	Uncommon
Hoshiel	Pale glow of the moon	Japanese	Female	ho-shi-e-l	Uncommon
Nanatsuki	Seventh moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Leonore	Bright moonlight	Greek	Female	—	Uncommon
Helunel	Pale glow of the moon	Arabic	Female	he-lu-nel	Uncommon
Reeanne	Moon grace	Celtic	Female	—	Uncommon
Bloomon	Pale glow of the moon	English	Female	bloo-mon	Rare
Sukiar	Pale glow of the moon	Japanese	Female	su-ki-a-r	Uncommon
Akatsuki	Dawn moon glow	Japanese	Female	ah-KAH-tsoo-kee	Uncommon
Indumukhi	Moon face	Sanskrit	Female	—	Uncommon
Rinar	Pale glow of the moon	Japanese	Female	ri-na-r	Uncommon
Shinagetsu	True moon	Japanese	Female	—	Rare
Gelsominaar	Pale glow of the moon	Italian	Female	gel-so-mi-naar	Rare
Induprabha	Moon glow	Sanskrit	Female	—	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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Name	Meaning	Origin	Gender	Pronunciation	Popularity
Indu	Moon	Sanskrit	Male	IN-doo	Uncommon
Ihan	Full moon; God's grace	Arabic	Male	—	Uncommon
Mani	Moon; Norse god of the moon	Old Norse	Male	MAH-nee	Uncommon
Aldrin	After Buzz Aldrin, second man on the moon	Old English	Male	AWL-drin	Rare
Callisto	Most beautiful (moon of Jupiter)	Greek	Male	—	Uncommon
Jougetsu	Superior moon	Japanese	Male	—	Rare
Vikesh	The moon	Hindi	Male	—	Uncommon
Jericho	City of the moon	Arabic	Male	JEH-rih-koh	Uncommon
Vorunia	Pale glow of the moon	Arabic	Male	vo-ru-nia	Uncommon
Primoin	Pale glow of the moon	Italian	Male	pri-moin	Uncommon
Kaitoel	Pale glow of the moon	Japanese	Male	ka-i-to-e-l	Uncommon
Ryoma	Dragon moon	Japanese	Male	—	Uncommon
Jacy	Moon / creator	Native American	Male	JAY-see	Rare
Selwyn	Friend of the moon	English	Male	SEL-win	Uncommon
Anningan	Moon god of Greenland	Inuit	Male	—	Uncommon
Triton	God of the sea (moon of Neptune)	Greek	Male	—	Uncommon
Ayden	From the moon	Turkish	Male	—	Uncommon
Rajnish	God of night / moon	Hindu	Male	RAJ-nish	Uncommon
Rikigetsu	Strong moon	Japanese	Male	—	Rare
Narvi	Moon of Saturn	Old Norse	Male	—	Uncommon
Rakesh	Lord of the full moon night	Hindi	Male	RAH-kesh	Common
Naelariel	Pale glow of the moon	English	Male	nae-la-riel	Rare
Rinesrix	Pale glow of the moon	English	Male	ri-nes-rix	Rare
Chigetsu	Wisdom moon	Japanese	Male	—	Rare
Velarara	Pale glow of the moon	French	Male	ve-la-ra-ra	Uncommon
Celerith	Pale glow of the moon	Italian	Male	ce-le-rit	Uncommon
Celinith	Pale glow of the moon	English	Male	ce-li-nit	Rare
Caliban	Black (moon of Uranus)	Romanian	Male	—	Uncommon
Gunay	Sun and moon	Turkish	Male	GNAY	Rare
Aku	Moon god	Scandinavian	Male	—	Uncommon
Mirisara	Pale glow of the moon	French	Male	mi-ri-sa-ra	Rare
Tsukimaru	Moon circle	Japanese	Male	—	Rare
Artem	Male form of Artemis, goddess of the moon	Greek	Male	—	Uncommon
Jerah	The moon; taught by God	Hebrew	Male	—	Uncommon
Tsukio	Moon man	Japanese	Male	—	Rare
Halilia	Pale glow of the moon	Japanese	Male	ha-li-li-a	Rare
Badr	Full moon	Arabic	Male	BAH-der	Uncommon
Akigetsu	Autumn moon	Japanese	Male	—	Rare
Marcoin	Pale glow of the moon	Italian	Male	mar-coin	Uncommon
Titan	Of the giants (Saturn's largest moon)	Greek	Male	—	Uncommon
Amar	Moon	Arabic	Male	ah-MAR	Uncommon
Kalalorn	Pale glow of the moon	Japanese	Male	ka-la-lo-r-n	Uncommon
Aegaeon	Stormy one (moon of Saturn)	Greek	Male	—	Uncommon
Guerriereth	Pale glow of the moon	French	Male	guer-rie-ret	Rare
Oberon	Bear heart (outermost moon of Uranus)	German	Male	OH-ber-on	Uncommon
Aibek	Moon	Turkish	Male	AY-bek	Uncommon
Galileo	After the great moon-observing astronomer	Italian	Male	—	Uncommon
Getsuya	Night of the moon	Japanese	Male	—	Rare
Kaigetsu	Sea moon	Japanese	Male	—	Rare
Mirilael	Pale glow of the moon	Arabic	Male	mi-ri-lael	Rare

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 99 names

Name	Meaning	Kanji	Pronunciation	Popularity
Asatsuki	Morning moon	朝月	—	Rare
Tsukiryo	Soul of the moon	月霊	—	Rare
Tsukasa	Moon controller	月佐	—	Rare
Tsukihanae	Moon blossom grace	月花恵	—	Rare
Mizuki	Beautiful moon	美月	mee-ZOO-kee	Common
Reigetsu	Spiritual moon	霊月	—	Rare
Enzuki	Circle moon	円月	—	Rare
Umigetsu	Sea moon	海月	—	Rare
Sylilia	Pale glow of the moon	—	sy-li-li-a	Rare
Growthyn	Pale glow of the moon	—	g-ro-w-t-hy-n	Rare
Tsukihoshi	Moon and star	月星	—	Rare
Tsukihime	Moon princess	月姫	—	Rare
Nobugetsu	Faithful moon	信月	—	Rare
Aizuki	Loving moon	愛月	—	Rare
Ryuon	Pale glow of the moon	—	ryu-o-n	Uncommon
Mangetsu	Full moon	満月	—	Rare
Sogetsu	Twin moon	双月	—	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 1–7 of 7 names

Name	Meaning	Hangul	Pronunciation	Popularity
Boyeong	Moonlit glory	보영	BOH-young	Rare
Dal	Moon; valley	달	DAHL	Uncommon
Dalgi	Moon brightness	달기	DAHL-gee	Rare
Haedal	Sun and moon	해달	HAY-dahl	Rare
Harang	Moon lover	하랑	HAH-rang	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 1–15 of 15 names

Name	Meaning	Gender	Pronunciation	Popularity
Mahnoor	Moonlight	Female	—	Uncommon
Aylin	Moon halo / moonlight	Female	AY-lin	Common
Mehtap	Moonlight	Female	meh-TAP	Uncommon
Nuray	Bright moonlight	Female	NOO-ray	Uncommon
Chandrajyoti	Moonlight	Female	—	Uncommon
Chandrika	Moonlight	Female	—	Uncommon
Gekkou	Moonlight	Male	—	Rare
Sayaka	Clear moonlight	Female	—	Rare
Yumitsuki	Dream moonlight	Female	—	Rare
Chandani	Moonlight	Female	chun-DAH-nee	Uncommon
Iyla	Moonlight	Female	EYE-lah	Uncommon
Lewanna	The moon / moonlight	Female	leh-WAH-nah	Uncommon
Konane	Glow like moonlight	Female	koh-NAH-neh	Uncommon
Ziri	Moonlight	Unisex	ZEE-ree	Uncommon
Zira	Moonlight	Female	ZEE-rah	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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Name	Meaning	Gender	Pronunciation	Popularity
Valulix	Child of the stars	Unisex	va-lu-lix	Uncommon
Fenynel	Child of the stars	Unisex	fe-ny-nel	Rare
Hoshi	Star	Female	HOH-shee	Uncommon
Kalarix	Child of the stars	Female	ka-la-rix	Rare
Citlali	Star	Female	seet-LAH-lee	Uncommon
Naelar	Star born	Male	nae-lar	Rare
Aelindra	Daughter of starlight	Female	ae-lin-dra	Rare
Nelor	Night star	Unisex	ne-lor	Rare
Helordra	Child of the stars	Female	he-lor-dra	Uncommon
Passioneon	Child of the stars	Female	pas-sio-neon	Rare

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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
Elinora	Radiance of the sun	Male	e-li-no-ra	Uncommon
Sandya	Evening sun, twilight	Female	SA-ndya	Uncommon
Kalosar	Radiance of the sun	Unisex	ka-lo-sar	Uncommon
Horus	Sky and sun	Male	HO-rus	Uncommon
Sorath	Sun warrior	Male	so-rat	Rare
Heller	Bright, sunny	Female	HE-ller	Rare
Aeraneth	Radiance of the sun	Unisex	ae-ra-ne-t-h	Rare
Etoilea	Radiance of the sun	Unisex	e-toi-lea	Rare
Xanthus	Yellow, golden sun	Male	XA-nthus	Rare
Luqmaniel	Radiance of the sun	Male	luq-ma-niel	Rare
Elena	Bright, shining sun	Female	E-le-na	Very Common
Solaris	Of the sun, solar	Male	SO-la-ris	Rare
Rexiel	Radiance of the sun	Male	re-xiel	Uncommon
Nayoung	Sun, young	Female	NA-young	Rare
Aurelio	Golden sun	Male	AU-re-lio	Rare

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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
Chocolateth	Darkness of night	Unisex	cho-co-la-tet	Uncommon
Rinynorn	Darkness of night	Unisex	ri-ny-nor	Uncommon
Rinvel	Darkness of night	Male	rin-vel	Rare
Noctara	Night moon	Female	nok-TAR-ah	Rare
Daralel	Darkness of night	Female	da-ra-lel	Uncommon
Sylonath	Darkness of night	Unisex	sy-lo-na-t-h	Rare
Syleth	Darkness of night	Male	sy-let	Uncommon
Leoel	Darkness of night	Male	leoel	Uncommon
Thalerath	Darkness of night	Female	tha-le-rat	Uncommon
Helynwyn	Darkness of night	Male	he-lyn-wyn	Uncommon
Valulath	Darkness of night	Female	va-lu-lat	Rare
Aerarrix	Darkness of night	Unisex	ae-rar-rix	Rare
Heleswyn	Darkness of night	Male	he-les-wyn	Uncommon
Galrix	Darkness of night	Unisex	gal-rix	Uncommon
Mathildein	Darkness of night	Female	mat-hil-dein	Uncommon

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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
Qamara	Moon	—	Uncommon
Injaziel	Pale glow of the moon	in-ja-ziel	Rare
Badar	Full moon	—	Uncommon
Vorilyx	Pale glow of the moon	vo-ri-lyx	Rare
Kamra	Moon	—	Uncommon
Ehan	Full moon	—	Uncommon
Barain	Pale glow of the moon	ba-rain	Uncommon
Hadafia	Pale glow of the moon	ha-da-fia	Rare
Bader	Full moon girl	—	Uncommon
Celalith	Pale glow of the moon	ce-la-lit	Uncommon
Deleleth	Pale glow of the moon	de-le-let	Uncommon
Aerormir	Pale glow of the moon	ae-ror-mir	Uncommon
Nouryn	Pale glow of the moon	nou-ryn	Uncommon
Layla	Night of the moon	LAY-lah	Very Common
Dhakain	Pale glow of the moon	dha-kain	Rare
Badru	Born at full moon	BAH-droo	Uncommon
Fahdon	Pale glow of the moon	fah-don	Uncommon
Hilal	Crescent moon	hih-LAHL	Uncommon
Velisara	Pale glow of the moon	ve-li-sa-ra	Uncommon
Badiia	Pale glow of the moon	ba-diia	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
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

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
Luna	Moon; mentor cat in Sailor Moon	LOO-nuh	Very Common
Galmir	Pale glow of the moon	ga-l-mi-r	Uncommon
Hanain	Pale glow of the moon	ha-na-i-n	Uncommon
Rinyx	Pale glow of the moon	ri-nyx	Uncommon
Rosaiel	Pale glow of the moon	ro-saiel	Uncommon
Mirulith	Pale glow of the moon	mi-ru-lit	Uncommon
Rouxon	Pale glow of the moon	rou-xon	Uncommon
Rouxyn	Pale glow of the moon	rou-xyn	Uncommon
Helara	Pale glow of the moon	he-la-ra	Uncommon
Zeldael	Pale glow of the moon	zel-dael	Uncommon

Male Cat Names That Mean Moon

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Name	Meaning	Pronunciation	Popularity
Beauix	Pale glow of the moon	beauix	Uncommon
Phantomin	Pale glow of the moon	phan-to-min	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
Fenasdra	Pale glow of the moon	fe-nas-dra	Uncommon
Fleurar	Pale glow of the moon	fleu-rar	Uncommon
Lilyia	Pale glow of the moon	li-lyia	Uncommon

Male Dog Names That Mean Moon

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Name	Meaning	Pronunciation	Popularity
Helerith	Pale glow of the moon	he-le-rit	Uncommon
Aeruswyn	Pale glow of the moon	ae-rus-wyn	Uncommon
Helora	Pale glow of the moon	he-lo-ra	Uncommon
Aerion	Pale glow of the moon	ae-rion	Uncommon
Daronael	Pale glow of the moon	da-ro-nael	Uncommon
Valoleon	Pale glow of the moon	va-lo-leon	Uncommon
Velorith	Pale glow of the moon	ve-lo-rit	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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Name	Meaning	Pronunciation	Popularity
Kalaldra	Pale glow of the moon	ka-la-l-d-ra	Rare
Rinolmir	Pale glow of the moon	ri-no-l-mi-r	Rare
Ryuuia	Pale glow of the moon	ryu-ui-a	Rare
Tsukuyomi	Moon reader	tsu-ku-yo-mi	Rare
Alolar	Pale glow of the moon	a-lo-lar	Rare
Lunaire	Of the moon	loo-NAYR	Rare
Rinynora	Pale glow of the moon	ri-ny-no-ra	Rare
Lunara	Moon goddess	loo-NAR-ah	Rare
Vesperia	Evening moon	ves-PEER-ee-ah	Rare
Selenith	Dark moon elf	seh-LEH-nith	Rare
Astriel	Star-moon elf	AS-tree-el	Rare
Morvaine	Dark moon spirit	mor-VAYN	Rare
Celonorn	Pale glow of the moon	ce-lo-nor	Rare
Darynar	Pale glow of the moon	da-ry-nar	Rare
Drevanel	Pale glow of the moon	dre-va-nel	Rare
Galelael	Pale glow of the moon	ga-le-lael	Rare
Olar	Moon walker	o-lar	Uncommon
Belelvel	Pale glow of the moon	be-lel-vel	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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