Names That Mean Moonlight
By Nameberry
Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
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- Ayla
Origin:
Hebrew or TurkishMeaning:
"oak tree; halo, moonlight"Description:
Bright, fresh, and sunny, Ayla is a fashionable and exciting international choice for girls. Reminiscent of other trending names such as Layla, Isla, and Ava, Ayla has recently found its place in the Top 100.
- Kamari
Origin:
Variation Qamar, ArabicMeaning:
"moonlight"Description:
A melodic name, popular among the African-American community, where it joins sound-alikes Amari, Jamari, and Damari. It ultimately derives from the Arabic Qamar, meaning "moon", and is also used by Swahili speakers and those from Comoros and Somalia. It could also be considered a Greek place name, from a coastal village in Santorini.
- Zira
Origin:
Berber, TamazightMeaning:
"moonlight"Description:
Attractive but uncommon name which has been used as a character name in several movies, including The Lion King II and Planet of the Apes. Ziri and Tiziri are variants.
- Ziri
Origin:
Tamazight and BerberMeaning:
"moonlight"Description:
Masculine short form of the Berber name Tiziri, meaning "moonlight" in Tamazight.
- Kemari
Origin:
Variation of Kamari, SwahiliMeaning:
"moonlight"Description:
Kemari is a fast-rising spelling variation of Kamari, which ultimately comes from the Arabic name Qamar.
- Kamari
Origin:
Variation of Kamaria and Qamar, Arabic, SwahiliMeaning:
"moonlight"Description:
A unisex name with an appealing and nature inspired meaning, Kamari is currently more popular for boys in the US, though it is climbing the charts for girls too, after in entered the Top 1000 in 2019. Derived from the Arabic Qamar meaning "moon", it also appears as Kamaria is Swahili and Comorian.
- Iyla
Origin:
HindiMeaning:
"moonlight"Description:
Iyla, now a Top 1000 girls' name in the US, resembles many other popular names, from the Top 100 Isla to the Turkish Ayla, with which it shares a moonlit meaning.
- Ailana
Origin:
KazakhMeaning:
"moonlight"Description:
A pretty Kazakh name derived from Turkish ayla, meaning "moonlight". The Hawaiian name 'Ailana (with the 'okina mark) means "loving".
- Kamaria
Origin:
SwahiliMeaning:
"moonlight"Description:
Lush and unusual.
- Moonglade
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"the bright reflection of moonlight on water"
- Aynur
Origin:
TurkishMeaning:
"moonlight"Description:
Derived from the Turkish ay, meaning "moon," and the Arabic nur, meaning "light", Aynur is familiar in Turkey and a popular choice in Azerbaijan. With its beautiful meaning and blend of popular elements, it is notably borne by singer Aynur Doğan.
- Aynoor
Origin:
Arabic variation of Aynur, TurkishMeaning:
"moonlight"Description:
Ethereal name with a moony halo.
- Moonglade
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"the bright reflection of moonlight on water"
- Mehtab
Origin:
Urdu and Punjabi for of Mahtab, PersianMeaning:
"moonlight"Description:
A unisex name with a beautiful and luminous meaning, Mehtab was one of the fastest rising names for boys in England and Wales in 2023. It derives from Mahtab, a Persian name predominantly used for girls.
- Zunair
Origin:
UrduMeaning:
"moonlight"Description:
A strong and striking Urdu name found especially in Pakistan, with a wonderfully evocative meaning.
- Tiziri
Origin:
Tamazight and BerberMeaning:
"moonlight"Description:
Means "moonlight" in Tamazight.
- Ajla
Origin:
Bosnian variation of Ayla, TurkishMeaning:
"halo, moonlight"
- Kamarie
Origin:
Variation of Kamaria, SwahiliMeaning:
"moonlight"
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