Baby Names That Mean Moon
Moon names feel quiet and a little mystical. They show up across Latin, Arabic, Japanese and Celtic naming traditions, usually tied to calm, cycles and night beauty.
28 names in this list — tap any name for its full meaning, etymology and pronunciation.
Girl names
- ArtemisGreek
Named for the goddess of the hunt and the moon, it represents independence and nature.
- AylaTurkish, Hebrew
A beautiful name signifying the halo of light around the moon or a female deer.
- AylinTurkish
A beautiful name referring to the halo of light around the moon.
- BoreumKorean
This pure Korean name refers to the brightness and abundance of a full moon.
- ElaraGreek
The name of a moon of Jupiter and a figure in myth, representing celestial beauty.
- FerayTurkish
A radiant name describing the brightness and splendor of the moon.
- FevenGe'ez/Amharic
The Ethiopian form of Phoebe, meaning radiant, bright, or pure.
- HalaArabic
This name literally means a halo or the luminous circle around the moon.
- ItzelMayan
A name meaning 'Rainbow Lady', often associated with the Mayan goddess of medicine andweaving.
- KantiSanskrit
A Sanskrit name representing brilliance, luster, and beauty.
- KiranSanskrit
A beautiful name that signifies a beam of sunlight or a ray of light.
- KoharuJapanese
A gentle name signifying a heart filled with the warmth of early spring.
- LucineArmenian
Derived from the word for 'moon,' this name evokes a sense of celestial beauty and glow.
- LujainArabic
The name Lujain literally translates to silver or pure, shimmering silver.
- LunaLatin
The name directly translates to the Moon in Latin.
- MagenaMuscogee (Creek)
A lovely name signifying the coming moon.
- MahinaHawaiian
A luminous name that refers to the moon and the soft glow of moonlight.
- MayariTagalog Mythology
The name of the beautiful lunar deity who is the goddess of the moon.
- Nguyệt CátVietnamese
A poetic name referring to the lucky and auspicious light of the moon.
- SamiraArabic
The name refers to a female companion who entertains others during the night.
- SerayTurkish
A beautiful woman who is as radiant and bright as the moon.
- WillowEnglish
A graceful name derived from the willow tree, known for its slender branches and flexibility.
Boy names
- BadruddinArabic
A radiant name meaning the full moon of the religion.
- DarshSanskrit
Signifying sight or a handsome appearance, it often refers to the first sight of the new moon.
- KairavSanskrit
A beautiful white lotus that blooms under the moonlight.
- KorayTurkish
A celestial name describing the bright, glowing appearance of a red or ember-like moon.
- TAY-enOjibwe
A name representing the new moon or the beginning of a cycle.
- TayenOjibwe
A gentle name that describes the arrival of the new moon.
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