Names That Mean Moon

Beautiful Names That Mean Moon

The moon has inspired names in every culture on Earth — it is the most observed and beloved object in the night sky, tied to goddesses, calendars, tides, and the rhythms of human life. From the soaringly popular Luna to the more exotic Mahina and Aylin, “moon names” offer a wealth of options that feel celestial, mystical, and timeless. Below is a curated guide organized by gender and culture, each with its origin and meaning.

Why Choose a Moon Name?

Moon names appeal for several reasons:

• Celestial trend — names like Luna, Aurora, Stella, and Nova are among the fastest-rising in the Western world.
• Rich symbolism — the moon represents intuition, femininity, cycles, mystery, and renewal.
• Cross-cultural beauty — almost every language has a lovely word for moon, opening up unusual yet meaningful choices.
• Goddess heritage — many moon names carry the legacy of ancient lunar deities.

Girl Names That Mean Moon

These are the most popular and beautiful feminine lunar names:

Name	Origin	Meaning
Luna	Latin	Moon; Roman moon goddess
Selene	Greek	Moon; the Greek moon goddess
Cynthia	Greek	”From Mount Cynthus”; epithet of the moon goddess Artemis
Phoebe	Greek	”Bright”; a Titan moon goddess
Aylin	Turkish/Persian	”Moonlight,” “halo of the moon”
Mahsa	Persian	”Like the moon”
Mahina	Hawaiian	”Moon,” “moonlight”
Qamar	Arabic	”Moon”
Chandra	Sanskrit	”Moon” (also used for boys)
Indira	Sanskrit	Associated with splendor; linked to the moon
Jaci	Tupi (South America)	“Moon”
Neoma	Greek	”New moon”
Helia	Greek	Celestial radiance (sun/moon family)
Liraz / Levana	Hebrew	Levana means “the moon,” “white”
Hang	Vietnamese	”Moon,” “moon fairy”

Boy & Unisex Names That Mean Moon

Lunar names are often unisex, especially outside the Western tradition:

Name	Origin	Meaning
Chandra	Sanskrit	”Moon” (the moon god; used for boys and girls)
Indu	Sanskrit	”Bright drop,” “the moon”
Hilal	Arabic	”Crescent moon” (unisex)
Qamar	Arabic	”Moon” (unisex)
Badr	Arabic	”Full moon”
Ay	Turkish	”Moon”
Aigerim	Kazakh	”Beautiful moon”
Marama	Maori	”Moon”
Soma	Sanskrit	A name of the moon god
Tsuki	Japanese	”Moon” (element in many names)
Ramachandra	Sanskrit	”Rama of the moon”
Kuu	Finnish	”Moon”

Moon Goddess & Mythology Names

For parents drawn to divine associations:

Name	Tradition	Connection
Selene	Greek	The moon personified
Luna	Roman	The moon goddess
Diana	Roman	Goddess of the hunt and moon
Artemis	Greek	Goddess linked to the moon and wilderness
Hecate	Greek	Goddess of magic and the dark moon
Chang’e	Chinese	The goddess who lives on the moon
Ix Chel	Maya	Goddess associated with the moon
Mani	Norse	The personification of the moon (male)

How to Pick the Right Moon Name

A few tips for choosing among so many options:

• Match the style you want. Luna and Aurora feel mainstream and soft; Selene and Cynthia feel classical; Mahina, Aylin, and Qamar feel distinctive and culturally rich.
• Honor heritage. Choosing a moon name from your own cultural background — Sanskrit, Arabic, Hawaiian, Turkish — adds personal meaning.
• Consider nicknames and pairings. Luna pairs with crisp middles (Luna Rose, Luna Mae); Selene shortens to Lena or Lune; Aurora becomes Rory or Aura.
• Think about flow. Two- and three-syllable moon names usually pair best with shorter surnames.

Whether you want the popular glow of Luna or the rare beauty of Mahina or Aylin, the moon offers one of the loveliest themes in all of baby naming — a name as old as the night sky and as fresh as the next new moon.