Names Categorized "celestial"

Maris is a feminine given name of English origin, meaning "of the sea." It is derived from the Latin title of the Virgin Mary, Stella Maris ("star of the sea"), a poetic epithet that has been used in Christian tradition...

Marisol is a Spanish feminine given name that originated as a short form of María Soledad, a devotional name for the Virgin Mary referencing 'Our Lady of Solitude.' The name is also often interpreted as a blend of María...

Maristela is a feminine given name used in Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking countries. It is a devotional name derived from the title of the Virgin Mary, Stella Maris, Latin for “star of the sea.” The name can be interpr...

Maristella is an Italian feminine given name, originating as the Italian form of Maristela. This name carries deep religious significance, as Maristela derives from the Latin title Stella Maris (“star of the sea”), which...

Mars is a name of Latin origin, derived from the word mas meaning "male" (genitive maris). In Roman mythology, Mars was the god of war, later equated with the Greek god Ares. He was considered the father of Romulus and R...

Mehin is the Azerbaijani form of Mahin, a feminine given name of Persian origin. Derived from the Persian word mah meaning "moon," Mahin signifies "related to the moon" or "moon-like," evoking imagery of beauty, grace, a...

Mehrab is a Persian male given name derived from the components mehr (مهر), meaning "sun" or "friendship, kindness," and āb (آب), meaning "water." The name thus evokes themes of warmth, light, and life-giving sustenance....

Mehrdad (Persian: مهرداد) is a common Persian masculine given name, widely used in Iran and other Persian-speaking regions. The name is a theophoric compound from the elements mehr, meaning 'sun' or 'friendship, kindness...

EtymologyMehrnaz is a Persian feminine name composed of two elements: مهر (mehr), meaning “sun” or “friendship,” and ناز (nāz), meaning “delight” or “comfort.” Thus, the name can be interpreted as “sun’s delight” or “com...

Mehveş is a Turkish feminine given name, derived as the Turkish form of Mahvash, a Persian name meaning "moon-like." This poetic appellation evokes the beauty and luminosity associated with the moon in Persian and Turkis...

Menodora is a feminine given name of Ancient Greek origin, meaning "gift of the moon". It is derived from the Greek elements mene (μηνη, "moon") and doron (δῶρον, "gift"). The name is borne by a 4th-century Christian sai...

Menophilos is an Ancient Greek masculine name meaning "friend of the moon", derived from Greek mene meaning "moon" and philos meaning "friend". This compound name reflects a pattern common in Greek onomastics, where elem...

Mercury is a masculine given name and surname derived from the Roman god of trade, merchants, and travellers. The name is Latin Mercurius, probably rooted in mercari meaning "to trade" or merces "wages," reflecting the g...

Metztli is the Nahuatl word for “moon” and the name of a central deity in Aztec mythology. This figure, sometimes rendered as Meztli or Metzi, was associated with the moon, night, and farmers. As a lunar deity, Metztli p...

Miku is a Japanese feminine given name with multiple possible origins and meanings depending on the kanji characters used. The name is most commonly written with combinations such as 美空 ("beautiful sky") or 美久 ("beau...

Minodora is the Romanian form of the ancient Greek name Menodora. To understand Minodora, one must first look to its origin: Menodora derives from the Greek elements mene meaning "moon" and doron meaning "gift," giving t...

EtymologyMiray is a Turkish feminine name of uncertain origin. It is likely a compound of two elements: the Arabic word أمير (ʾamīr) meaning "commander" or "prince", and the Turkish word ay meaning "moon" or "month". The...

Monday is an English first name derived from the name of the day of the week. The word comes from Old English mōnandæg, meaning “moon’s day,” a translation of the Latin diēs Lūnae. The name can be given to children born...

Moon 2 is an uncommon feminine name derived directly from the English word for Earth's only natural satellite. The word itself traces back to the Old English mona, which is cognate with the Proto-Germanic *mēnô, all stem...

Mzia (Georgian: მზია) is a Georgian feminine given name derived from the Georgian word მზე (mze) meaning "sun". As a word-name drawn from nature, it reflects the cultural appreciation for light and warmth in Georgian ono...

Nahid is the modern Persian form of the name Anahita, an ancient Iranian goddess. In modern Persian, Nahid (also spelled Naheed) is also the common name for the planet Venus, reflecting the goddess's enduring celestial a...

Najm is an Arabic name meaning "star". The word Najm (Arabic: نجم) is a direct Qur'anic name and is mentioned four times in the Qur'an, most notably as the title of Surah an-Najm (Chapter 53). It can be used for both boy...

Najma is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, derived from the masculine Najm. The root word "najm" means "star" in Arabic, making Najma effectively mean "star" or "celestial body". The name is often associated with b...

Etymology and MeaningNajm Ad-Din is a masculine Arabic compound name that literally translates to "star of the faith" or "star of the religion." It is derived from the element najm, meaning "star," and dīn, meaning "reli...

Najmeh is the Persian form of the Arabic name Najma, which in turn is the feminine derivative of Najm, a celestial name meaning "star." In Persian-speaking cultures, Najmeh retains the poetic and luminous quality of its...

Nālani is a Hawaiian given name that carries the poetic meanings of "the heavens" or "the chiefs". The name is formed from two Hawaiian elements: nā, which is the definite article, and lani, meaning "heaven, sky, chief."...

Naledi is a feminine given name of Tswana and Sotho origin, meaning "star." In Southern Africa, where the Tswana and Sotho languages are spoken, stars have long held cultural significance as symbols of guidance, hope, an...

Naranbaatar is a Mongolian masculine given name that translates to "sun hero." It is composed of two Mongolian elements: naran (наран), meaning "sun," and baatar (баатар), meaning "hero" or "brave." The name reflects the...

Narangerel is a feminine Mongolian given name composed of two elements: naran (наран) meaning "sun" and gerel (гэрэл) meaning "light." The combined meaning is therefore naran + gerel = "sun light." It belongs to a common...

Narantsetseg (наранцэцэг) is a Mongolian feminine given name meaning "sun flower." It is composed of two elements: naran (ᠨᠠᠷᠠᠨ), meaning "sun," and tsetseg (ᠴᠡᠴᠡᠭ), meaning "flower." The name evokes brightness, warmth,...

Etymology and MeaningNatsuki (なつき, ナツキ) is a Japanese given name, predominantly female, though also used as a unisex name. Its meaning varies with the kanji used to write it. Common combinations include 菜月, where...

Necmettin is the Turkish form of Najm Ad-Din, an Arabic compound name meaning "star of the faith." The name derives from Arabic najm (نجم) "star" and dīn (دين) "religion, faith." It is a theophoric name common in Islamic...

Necmiye is a Turkish feminine given name, derived from the Arabic masculine name Najm, meaning "star." It is a theophoric or nature-inspired name, symbolizing brightness and guidance, reflecting the cultural influence of...

Neptune is a masculine name of Latin origin, derived from Neptunus. The exact meaning of the name is uncertain, but it may be related to the Indo-European root *nebh- meaning "wet, damp, clouds," reflecting its associati...

Nexhmije is an Albanian feminine given name, derived as the feminine form of Najm, an Arabic name meaning "star." The name reflects the influence of Ottoman-era Arabic and Persian naming traditions in Albania, where Isla...

Nguyệt is a Vietnamese female given name derived from the Sino-Vietnamese reading of the Chinese character 月 (nguyệt), meaning "moon." As a name, it embodies the poetic and celestial qualities traditionally associated w...

Nima (نیما) is a Persian masculine given name, though it is occasionally used for females as well. Its etymology is uncertain, with two main interpretations: it may derive from Middle Persian nīm meaning "half" combined...

Nkanyezi is a unisex Zulu name meaning “star,” derived directly from the Zulu word inkanyezi. Stars hold deep symbolism in many African cultures, representing guidance, hope, and divine light, making the name a poetic ch...

Nou is a Hmong feminine given name meaning "sun" in the Hmong language, a Hmong-Mien language spoken by the Hmong people across Southeast Asia and within diaspora communities worldwide.The Hmong culture places deep symbo...

Nova is a feminine given name of Latin origin, meaning "new." It derives from the Latin word novus (new), and was first recorded as a personal name in the 19th century. The name likely gained modern popularity due to its...

Nthanda is a Tumbuka name meaning "star". In Tumbuka culture, names often reflect nature, virtues, or circumstances of birth. Nthanda is a unisex name, used across genders, and is rooted in the Tumbuka language of Malawi...

Nuray is a feminine given name of Turkish and Azerbaijani origin, meaning "bright moon." The name is a combination of the Arabic element nūr ("light") and the Turkic element ay ("moon"). It evokes imagery of a luminous c...

Nut is the Egyptian goddess of the sky, whose name derives from the Egyptian word nwt meaning "sky." She was a central figure in ancient Egyptian mythology, serving as the personification of the heavens. Often depicted a...

Oberon is a fairy king in medieval and Renaissance literature, best known from William Shakespeare's comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream (1595), where he rules over the fairies alongside his queen, Titania. The name is a va...

Ochieng is a masculine given name of Luo origin, spoken primarily in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. It means "born when the sun shines," derived from the Luo term chieng meaning "sun."Etymology and MeaningThe name Ochieng...

Odonchimeg is a Mongolian feminine given name. Etymology The name is composed of two elements: од (od), meaning "star," and чимэг (chimeg), meaning "ornament" or "decoration." Collectively, Odonchimeg can be interpreted...

Odtsetseg is a feminine given name of Mongolian origin. It is a compound name formed from the Mongolian words od (од), meaning "star," and tsetseg (цэцэг), meaning "flower." Thus, the name's literal meaning is "star flow...

Ojigkwanong is an Algonquin first name meaning "morning star". It is notably associated with William Commanda (1913–2011), an Algonquin elder, spiritual leader, and environmental steward who bore the name in its written...

Olena (Ukrainian: Олена) is a Ukrainian form of Helen. The name ultimately derives from the Greek Helene, which may mean “torch” or “corposant,” or be related to selene, meaning “moon.” In Greek mythology, Helen was the...

Ophiuchus is the Latinized form of the Greek name Ophiouchos (Ὀφιοῦχος), meaning "serpent bearer". This name is used for a large constellation that straddles the celestial equator. In Greek mythology, the constellation r...

Orion is a male given name from Greek mythology, most famously borne by a legendary hunter who was placed among the stars as the Orion constellation. The name's meaning is uncertain, but it may be related to Greek ὅριον...

Ourania is a Greek female name derived from οὐράνιος (ouranios), meaning "heavenly." In Greek mythology, it belongs to one of the nine Muses, the goddesses who presided over the arts and sciences. Ourania (also known as...

Samson is a masculine given name with origins in the Hebrew Bible. It derives from the Hebrew name Shimshon, which comes from shemesh meaning "sun". In the Old Testament Book of Judges, Samson was a Nazirite hero granted...

Starr is a feminine given name derived from the English vocabulary word denoting a celestial body, ultimately from Old English steorra. It is considered a variant of the name Star, directly referencing the astronomical t...

Sterling is a given name of Scottish and English origin. Primarily used in English-speaking countries, it functions as a masculine name derived either from a surname associated with the city of Stirling in Scotland, or d...

Virgo is a Latin word meaning "maiden, virgin" that serves as the name of a constellation and the sixth sign of the zodiac. The name derives from Latin virgō (“maiden, virgin”), itself a calque of Ancient Greek παρθένος...

Yang is a Chinese given name that can be either masculine or feminine, though it is more commonly masculine. The name is written with characters such as 洋 (yáng) meaning "ocean" or 阳 (yáng) meaning "light, sun, male" —...

Yıldız is a Turkish female given name and surname. The word yıldız literally means "star" in Turkish, a celestial symbol of light, guidance, and beauty. The name is popular in modern-day Turkey and among Turkish-speaking...