Names That Mean Moon

  1. Simay
    • Origin:

      Turkish
    • Meaning:

      "silver moon, glitter moon"
    • Description:

      A sparkling choice for a nighttime-born daughter.
  2. Raka
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "full moon"
    • Description:

      Raka is a Sanskrit word name — raka means "full moon" in the ancient language. Raka is mostly used as a boy name, but in the US, could reasonably be worn by a girl as well.
  3. Karaya
    • Origin:

      Taíno
    • Meaning:

      "moon"
    • Description:

      A celestial name from the extinct Taíno language of the Caribbean.
  4. Nuray
    • Origin:

      Turkish
    • Meaning:

      "bright moon"
    • Description:

      Nuray is one of the most popular girls' names in the Middle East though it's largely unknown and unused in the Western World. The meaning, related to the more familiar Noor, adds appeal.
  5. Koray
    • Origin:

      Turkish
    • Meaning:

      "ember moon"
    • Description:

      This Corey lookalike actually has quite a different sound – the final syllable rhyming with Kai rather than Lee or Ray. Its evocative meaning is a definite bonus.
  6. Bader
    • Origin:

      German, Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "bath-house attendant; full moon"
    • Description:

      A German occupational surname deriving from the German word Bad, meaning "bath". Its most famous bearer in recent years has been (the notorious) RBG – former Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, making this a great feminist name or a nod to a lawyer in the family. Its simple, dynamic, er-ending sound fits right in with the likes of Hunter, Carter and Baker.
  7. Moon
    • Origin:

      Word name
    • Meaning:

      "moon"
    • Description:

      This shimmery lunar name is rising in popularity as a middle name for both sexes.
  8. Aruna
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit, Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "reddish-brown; Asian moon"
    • Description:

      In Hinduism, the god Aruna is the charioteer who drives the sun god Surya across the sky. Aruna is both the traditional masculine form of the name (modernized as Arun) and its feminization.
  9. Lunéciel
    • Origin:

      French
    • Meaning:

      "moon and sky"
    • Description:

      At first glance, this looks like a name straight from Middle Earth, however, it actually comes from the French phrase, lune et ciel, meaning "moon and sky". Atmospheric and poetic too, Lunéciel, though extremely rare, blends the popular sounds of Luna with those of Lucille, Celia, and Gabrielle into one pretty name.
  10. Hala
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "moon halo"
    • Description:

      A simple and seamlessly international choice with a joyful sound and beautiful meaning.
  11. Isildur
    • Origin:

      Literature, Quenya
    • Meaning:

      "servant of the moon"
    • Description:

      The name of the elder son of Elendil in Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, who was briefly king of Gondor and Arnor.
  12. Indu
    • Origin:

      Hindi
    • Meaning:

      "moon"
    • Description:

      Indu is truly unusual, but shares sounds with more popular choices like Indie and Indigo. Other moon names to consider: Luna, Serena, Io.
  13. Louna
    • Origin:

      French variation of Luna, Latin
    • Meaning:

      "moon"
    • Description:

      The modern French take on Luna, ranking in the French Top 100, but sure to cause confusion in the US.
  14. Evaluna
    • Origin:

      English, Hebrew, Latin
    • Meaning:

      "life + moon"
    • Description:

      This lovely compound name blends two of the most stylish girl names of the moment. The result has a pretty and sophisticated sound, reminiscent of stylish rarities like Evelina.
  15. Yamir
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "moon"
    • Description:

      Attractive lunar name with the unique initial Y.
  16. Aiman
    • Origin:

      Kazakh
    • Meaning:

      "beauty of the moon"
    • Description:

      The male and female versions of Aiman come from different origins. While the feminine Aiman has a lunar meaning and origins in Kazakhstan, the masculine Aiman is a variation of the Arabic name Ayman.
  17. Miray
    • Origin:

      Turkish
    • Meaning:

      "shining like the moon"
    • Description:

      Very popular in its native Turkey (Top 20 since 2014), this beautiful, celestial name has international appeal. The meaning of Miray is occasionally debated, with "shining like the moon" as one interpretation and "commander of the moonlight" being another.
  18. Ayda
    • Origin:

      Arabic, Turkish
    • Meaning:

      "returning visitor; moon"
    • Description:

      Ada and Ida soundalike that has two wonderful potential meanings. A famous bearer is American model and actress Ayda Field.
  19. Tsuki
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "moon"
    • Description:

      A sweet and punchy Japanese name with a celestial meaning.
  20. Meztli
    • Origin:

      Nahuatl, Aztec
    • Meaning:

      "moon"
    • Description:

      This was the name of the Aztec god (or goddess) of the moon.

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