March 16, 2026
Baby Names That Mean Moon — Lunar Names Worldwide
Moon names feel quiet and celestial without being invented. Almost every language has one: some mean the moon itself, others the moonlight or the lunar cycle.
This guide groups attested moon names so you can hear how the same idea sounds in Sanskrit, Arabic, Japanese, Hawaiian, and European traditions.
Boy & unisex names
Girl & unisex names
- CynthiaFrom Mount Cynthus · Greek
- DianeDivine · Latin
- DianaDivine · Latin
- CindyFrom Mount Cynthus · Greek
- DeannaDivine · Latin
- ChandniMoon · Hindi
- MahinMoon · Persian
- PoornimaThe full moon · Telugu
- NilaThe moon · Tamil
- MahnoorLight of the moon · Persian
- PurnimaThe full moon · Telugu
- NeelaThe moon · Tamil
- AygünMoon · Turkish
- AytaçMoon · Turkish
- MahsaMoon · Persian
- MahinurLight of the moon · Arabic
- DolunayFull moon · Turkish
- AyyıldızMoon · Turkish
- AysimaMoon · Turkish
Frequently asked
What girl name means moon?
Many cultures have feminine moon names; the list below includes lunar names with verified meanings and origins.
Is there a unisex moon name?
Yes — several lunar names are used for all genders depending on the language and family.
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