By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
Across 599 pages
of 599
Indonesian
"the world, the universe"
Atlas, Cosmo, and Evren have caught on in recent years, and this Indonesian name, ultimately from the Sanskrit bhuvana has that similarly worldly, cosmic meaning, and a powerful, yet gentle air about…
Turkish
"new moon"
İlkay is a charming Turkish name with a poetic meaning, blending the popular element ay with İlk , meaning "moon" and "first" respectively. Unisex in Turkey, it could be an intriguing way to get to…
Azerbaijani form of Amin
"truth"
With a gentle, handsome sound and great meaning to match, Emi̇n is a popular choice in Azerbaijan. Also used in Turkey, Albania, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, the name is borne by footballers Emin…
"of the moon"
Predominantly used for girls, this moon-related name is used very occasionally as a masculine name in the US, Bulgaria, and Azerbaijan.
