The names of people and children have been around the world since time immemorial. It is challenging to have a baby without knowing what to name it, as there are so many options! One of the things that can be tricky is trying to find a unique name while sticking to your cultural tradition. This list contains 100 baby names that mean Moon in multiple cultures, with different meanings and origins.
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1. Madeira
Madeira is a Hindi name that means Moon. This name has been used in India since 949 AD and is still used by the Indian community in Pakistan, especially in Karachi.
2. Ainar
Anar is a Sanskrit name that means Moon. This name in Tibet during the 10th century A.D. and as a male name by the Indian Hindu community.
3. Abylay
This is a Tatar name that means Moon. Despite its lack of popularity as a first name, it might be a fun middle name or nickname.
4. Wadd
Wadd is a Hebrew name that means “a priest.” In the series Full Metal Alchemist, it was the name of an alchemist. Wadd’s unique ability is to create artificial limbs for people.
5. Aegaeon
This is a Greek name that means Moon. Aegaeon was a giant and son of Gaia by Pontus, the sea. The name has not since the 17th century.
6. Armstrong
Armstrong is a Scottish name that means Moon. This name has been used in the U.K. since 1315 AD and means a strong-armed man.
7. Agharna
This is an Armenian name that means Moon. This name has been in Armenia and Syria since 901 AD.
8. Apollo
Apollo is a Greek name that means sun and Moon. This name in Rome since 996 BC and as a male name by the Romani or Gypsy people.
9. AibekIn
AibekIn is a Turkish name that means Moon. This name has been in Turkey since the 10th century A.D. and is still used as a male name by the Turkish people.
10. Arche
This is a French name that means Moon. This name has been in France since the 12th century A.D.
11. AkuWith
This is a Nubian name that means Moon. This name has been in Egypt since the 11th century A.D.
12. Artem
Artem is a Russian name that means sun and Moon. It also has connections to Greek mythology when it was the name of a god. This name has been in Russia since the 10th century A.D.
13. Annigan
This is a Swedish name that means Moon. This name has been in Sweden since the 10th century A.D.
14. Atlas
Atlas is a Greek name that means the one who carries the heavens. This name has been in Greece since 996 BC and as a male name by the Romani or Gypsy people.
15. Astennu
This is an ancient Egyptian name that means the son of the Moon. Since the 12th century B.C., this name has been in Egypt as a male name by the indigenous Coptic Christian population.
16. Aytaç
Aytaç is used in Turkish, meaning “moonlight.” This name is used frequently amongst the Turkish and Kurdish populations in Turkey.
17. Badar
Badar is a common name in the Arabic culture, meaning “moon.” It is used often in Middle Eastern cultures and appears in the Quran.
18. Badru
Badru is often used in the African-American community, meaning “moon” in Hindi, Urdu, and Arabic. This name is a range of spellings, including Badru, Badre, and Bahadur. The name Behdur appears in the Quran as “Badar.”
19. Buzz
Buzz is commonly used in the African-American community and gives off a lighthearted mood. It originates from “Buhs,” meaning “to buzz.”
20. Baloo
Baloo is a name used in the Arabic culture, meaning “moon.” In Arabic, it means “alive” when used as the name of a male child or “moon” when used as the name of a female child, which is how it into English.
21. Galileo
Galileo is a name used in Western culture, meaning “moon” in Italian. It is a name given after the famed astronomer and physicist Galileo Galilei (1564 – 1642).
22. Halim
Halim is a name used in the Arabic culture, meaning “gentle.” It also has to tell “of the full moon.” This name can also as “Halema,” “Halima,” or “Haleem.”
23. Hyperion
In Greek mythology, Hyperion is the name of one of the Titans. It means “moon” in Greek and refers to the Titan’s glow when he was born. Two other Titans named Hyperion, which means “beyond measure.”
24. Jerah
Jerah is a name found in the Arabic culture which it means “moon” and is a boy’s name. It has also been used widely within the African-American community.
25. Kale
Kale is used in Western culture and means “moon” in Scandinavian languages. It is a name for both boys and girls.
26. Chan
Chan is a name used in Chinese culture, meaning “moon.” It is for both males and females. It originally meant “bright and clear” when used as a male name.
27. Jericho
Jericho is a name that appears in the Bible, meaning “moon” in Hebrew. It is both a male and female name in the Quranic culture of Islam.
28. Chandrakant
Chandrakant is a Hindu name in the Ramayana, meaning “moon” in Sanskrit. The name Chandrakanta means “moon-lover.”
29. Caliban
Caliban is a name used in Western culture and comes from William Shakespeare’s play The Tempest. It means “moon” in Latin and is a name for males and females.
30. Dal
Dal is a name used in Middle Eastern cultures, meaning “moon.” It is within the Arabic, Turkish and Kurdish cultures.
31. Diana
Diana is a name that appears in Metamorphosis by Apuleius, which means “moon” in Latin. It was also the name of an ancient Roman goddess of the Moon. William Shakespeare also commonly used the name for characters in his plays.
32. Dawa
In Hindi, Dawa means moon. Its pronunciation is DOH-wah. The name is a variant of Dhav, a popular name in the 1960s.
33. Luan
The name Luan is a Vietnamese name that means Moon. It is LOON, and its meaning is just one word: Moon. The name of an older woman who lived in Ha Tay, Vietnam, before 2000. The name’s origin is unknown; however, it could be from a Vietnamese term that means “moon.”
34. Deimos
The name Deimos is a Greek name that means Moon. Its pronunciation is DEY-Mohs, and its meaning is just one word: Moon. This name was popular during the 19th century. Several other names mean Moon in Greek, such as Melas (meaning with the appearance of a crescent moon), Phobos (meaning fear of the wind or panic), and Phaethon (meaning shining or fiery).
35. Mani
In Hindi, Mani means moon. It MAH-nee. The name comes from the Sanskrit word “mani,” which means pearl.
36. ElathaIn
In Celtic mythology, Elatha was the name of a god who ruled over the Moon. It is el-AH, and its meaning is just one word: Moon.
37.Lutana
This first name is of English origin, meaning Moon. It is not a common name in the English speaking world, though it is used among a few cultures
38. Esmeray
In Hebrew, Esmeray means Moon. Its pronunciation is ESS-meh-rah. The name was popular during the 18th century.
39. Neil
Neil is a Scottish name that means Moon. It NAI-ay, and its meaning is just one word: Moon. This name was popular during the 19th century.
40. Getsumei
In Japanese, Getsumei means moon-eye. Its pronunciation is GEH-sue-may, and its meaning is just one word: Moon.
41. Koray
Koray is a Turkish name that means Moon. It KOR-ay. Koray’s meaning and origin are unknown, but it may be a variation of either Kurdish or Koyr, possibly meaning Moon. The Turkish version of the name country of origin is a popular alternative to the more familiar names such as Emrah and Aydin.
42. Günay
Günay is an Arabic name meaning Moon. It is pronounced GUN-ay and has no meaning. It is an uncommon name, but it can be seen on the Turkish version of the U.S. census as well as in a book by an Istanbul University sociologist, “Cephezlerin Cevahirleri” (“Lives of Moon-Followers”), written in 1993.
43. Qamar
Qamar is a Persian name meaning Moon. It is pronounced Kahm-Uhr and has no meaning. Qamar, which has been in use among Iranians and Persians since the first millennium B.C., was probably derived from the Indo-European root), “to shine.”
44. Hang
Hang is a Chinese name meaning Moon. It is pronounced Hang and has no meaning. Hang has been under several Chinese characters since the fourth century B.C., including during the Ming dynasty in the fifteenth century. A name such as Hang was so popular among Chinese people that it was in Hong Kong and Singapore.
45. Triton
Triton is a name that means Moon in Greek. It is pronounced TRITE-on and has no meaning. Triton was initially a name of a moon god, and it is still used as a given name in Greece and several other countries today. It seems to be most popular among French people, possibly because many of them trace their roots to Tritonis, the name for a volcano on the island of Malta.
46. Hilal
Hilal is a German name meaning Moon. It is pronounced Hil-Uhl and has no meaning. The word “Hilal” was first recorded in the Old English period of British history and would have been by the Anglo-Saxons for many years. The same name by the ancient Armenians, Greeks, Syrians, and Turks. Turkish is a feminine name because it ends in -a (this may or may not apply to other languages that use the same ending).
47. Tuncay
Tuncay is a Mongolian name meaning Moon. It is pronounced TUN-kay and has no meaning. The Chinese recorded the word “Tuncay” in 1250, which said it was already in use. When it was a given name in the 1300s, it was Mongolia’s fourth most popular name.
48. Himanshu
Himanshu is a Hindi name meaning Moon. It is pronounced Hi-men-shoo and has no meaning. Himanshu simply means “sons of Manu” and has been used as a given name among Hindus and Buddhists since the first century B.C. It was so common that it became one of the eighteen original names in scripture for male Hindu children and is still used by many Sikhs today.
49. Vikesh
Vikesh is a Hindi name meaning Moon. It is pronounced Vee-Kuhs and has no meaning. Vikesh was prevalent in India until the twentieth century, when it became less common than such names as “Vishnu” and “Shri.” The word “Vikesh” means Moon in Sanskrit and is also the name of a famous Hindu god of the Moon.
50. Zira
Zira is a name in Arabic meaning Moon. It is pronounced ZIR-uh and has no meaning. Zira is a rare name in Arabic. However, It is most likely Persian or Turkic in origin. The Kazakh language has a related name called “Zira,” which means “moon” in the Kazakh language.
51. Aitne
This is a Finnish name that means Moon. It is among the pagan Finns and the Indian Hindu community.
52. Io
This is a Greek name that means Moon. It is a variant of Io until the 19th century among the Italian, German and English communities.
53. Altalune
This is a Catalan name that means Moon. It has been in use among the Catalan community in Spain’s Andalusia region since the 14th century as a first name.
54. Ilkay
This is a Turkish name that means Moon. It was used among the pagan Turks and was still used in the 19th century by the Turkish community throughout the Ottoman Empire.
56. Janus
This name is from the Latin god Janus. The name means double-faced, which is a good description of January, the month named after Janus. Janus was the god of doors, change, and beginnings.
57. Ariel
Ariel means a messenger of the god, known as Ariel, the name of a story about a beautiful mermaid that has been popular for years and translated into languages across the world. The name is Hebrew.
58. Luna
In various cultures, the Moon symbolizes femininity. Luna is one of the most popular baby names starting with L. Luna is a name for both boys and girls in Spain and other Spanish-speaking countries like Mexico and Chile.
58. Kuu
In the Sami language, the Moon is called Kuu. This name is uncommon in English, but for both girls and boys.
59. Belinay
Belay is a name that means soft Moon. The word in Russia is also in the top 10 list for baby names created by Aryan Khaja from India.
60. Belinay
Belinay is a very rare name, but means “moon child” in Ashanti. It originates from the African language of Asante.
61. Astra
In Greek mythology, Astra was the name of a moon goddess. It is AS, and its meaning is one word: Moon.
62. Aruna
This Sanskrit name means “crimson moon.” It means the red Moon, and it has a reputation among girls in India. People in India currently use this name.
63. Marama
This is a Maori name that means “moon.” It has to describe someone who is “moon-like” (whatever that means!) and has a baby girl’s name.
64. Aysel
This is an Armenian name that means “moon.” In the 11th century A.D., Armenians in the Middle East and the Armenian community in the United States used this name.
65. Mahrukh
This is a Persian name that means “moon.” The Persian community in the Arabian Peninsula and India has given it that name, but it is not widely used.
66. Bianca
This is an Italian name that means “white moon.” It is a unique name that both girls and boys use. It has been in Italy since about the 11th century and today.
67. Callisto
This is an Italian name that means “moon.” It has been used as a baby name in Italy since the 16th century and today. The word has by French, German, and Spanish speakers.
68. Mayank
This is an Indian name that means “moon.” It has as an Indian name since the 11th century, and the Hindu and Sikh communities still use it.
69. Celine
This is a French name that means “moon.” It has as a girl and boy name in France since the 16th century, and it is today.
70. Mayar
Mayer is a Persian name that means Moon. The Iranian community in England used this name during the 19th century.
71. Chandra
Chandra is a Sanskrit name that means Moon. It is slightly more popular as a surname and by the Indian Muslim community in South Africa.
72. Muraco
Muraco is a Zulu name that comes from the Zulu language. It is a male name that means Moon, and it is by the Zulu community both in South Africa and Zimbabwe.
73. Chantara
Chantara is a Hindu name that means Moon. The Indian community in Pakistan used this name during the 20th century.
74. Nannan
Nannan is the Tani name for a star in the northern hemisphere. It is commonly used in Egypt and signifies Moon.
75. Nithra
This is an ancient Hindu name that means Moon. The Indian community in Pakistan used it during the 10th century A.D. Today, it is a male name by the Indian Hindu community.
76. Proteus
Proteus is an English name that comes from Greek mythology. It means Moon, and it is an English name today.
77. Charon
A person named Charon is an English name that means Moon. It is a traditional name by the English community in England and Australia.
78. Cydonia
This name is an Italian name that means Moon. It is still popular as a male name in Italy and the Italian community in South Africa.
79. Cynthia
This is a Latin name meaning Moon. It is a traditional choice for parents in England and Ireland. It is an English female name from the 17th century until the 20th century.
80. Purnama
Purnama is a Javanese name that means Moon. Although it is the first name, it could make an interesting middle name or nickname.
81. Deva
Deva is a Sanskrit name that means Moon. This name in Tibet during the 10th century A.D. and as a female name by the Indian Hindu community.
82. Terracotta
This name is of Roman origin, meaning moon or sky. It was often used as a nickname for Marcia, the wife of Julius Caesar.
83. Soifon
Soifon is one of the main characters in the anime series Bleach. Her real name by her father to protect her from her family, who are very strong in their abilities. Her father trained her to use a weapon called the Shikai. The Shikai is a slight bow and arrow, which she uses as a sword.
84. Quacey
Kacey is a traditional tribal name used by the Timorese people of East and Central Africa. This name by the Timorese community has no meaning other than referring to a woman.
85. Dione
Dione is a Greek name that means Moon. This name was used by the ancient Greeks and during ancient Greek mythology. It is an alternative to Diana by the Greek community in Russia.
86. Ramachandra
Ramachandra is a Sanskrit name that means Moon. This name in Tibet during the 10th century and as a male name by the Indian Hindu community.
87. Elara
Elara is an Old Norse name that means Moon. This name was used by the ancient Norse community and during Norse mythology.
88. Stellaluna
This science-fiction book tells the story of the last of a moon, Forrest, run by a single father and his daughter.
89. Indu
Indu is a Hindu name that means Moon. This name was used in India in 417 BC and as a female name by the Indian community worldwide.
90. Shrey
Shrey is a Sanskrit name that means Moon. In 881-837 BC, this name in Tibet is a female name by the Indian Hindu community.
91. Jaci
Jaci is a Hawaiian name meaning a month. It is for people born during the 25th month of the year in Hawaii, January to March. This name has never been trendy in the USA, but it has a lot in Hawaii.
92. Flores
Flores is a Latin name that means flowers. It has been in Mexico since the mid-19th century. This name is unlikely to be used as a first name in Latin America, but in certain circumstances, it could make for a great nickname
93. Sharad
Sharad is a Sanskrit name meaning autumn. It was used in India during the 11th century A.D. but is not very popular in the southeast Asian country.
94. Shashank
This is a Hindi name meaning Moon. It has been used in India since the 7th century A.D. and is still used by the Indian community in Pakistan, especially in Karachi.
95. Liviana
This is a Latin name meaning lighting up or quick-shining and used in France since the early 19th century. It could make for a great middle name and a girl’s name.
96. Tarik
Tarik is a Turkish name that means a reflection of the Moon. It has been used in Turkey since the 1st century B.C. as a male name.
97. Lua
This is a Romanian name meaning Moon. It has been used in Romania since the 18th century A.D. and by the Romanian community in Canada. It could make for a great middle name for some Romanian girls.
98. Titan
Titan is a Greek name that means the ruler of the Moon. This name was popular in Greece during the 5th century B.C., but it has become obsolete. It might be an excellent name for a courageous baby boy.
99. Lucine
Lucine is an English name that means bright as the Moon. It is a feminine name and was used several times by the American novelist Sinclair Ross. This name has fallen out of use.
100. Melinoe
Melinoe is a Greek name that means the Moon. It was used in Greece in the 5th century A.D. but is not a common name.