Names Categorized "moon"

Badr is a unisex Arabic name that means "full moon". The full moon has long been a symbol of beauty, completeness, and illumination in Arabic poetry and culture, making this name a poetic choice that evokes brightness an...

Belinay is a feminine Turkish name that poetically describes a natural phenomenon: the reflection of the moon on the surface of a lake. The name is formed from two Turkish elements: beli, meaning "clear" or "distinct," a...

Belphoebe is a literary name created by the English poet Edmund Spenser for his epic poem The Faerie Queene, first published in 1590. The name is a combination of the Old French element bele meaning "beautiful" and the n...

Berkay is a Turkish given name for males, derived from the combination of two Turkish elements: berk, meaning "mighty, firm, solid" (also interpreted as "bright like lightning"), and ay, meaning "moon". The name thus car...

EtymologyBudur is a feminine Arabic name derived from the plural form of Badr, meaning "full moons." While Badr refers to a single full moon, Budur evokes the imagery of multiple full moons, symbolizing beauty, brightnes...

Bulan is a feminine given name of Indonesian origin, meaning "moon" (or "month"). In Indonesian and related languages, the word bulan directly translates to the celestial body, reflecting the common cross-cultural practi...

Buzz is an English given name predominantly used as a nickname. Its origin lies in the onomatopoeic word buzz, denoting a humming or murmuring sound, from which it developed as a descriptive moniker. The name is firmly e...

Chan is a unisex given name predominantly used in Cambodia, where it means "moon" in the Khmer language. The name ultimately derives from Sanskrit candra, the word for the moon, which appears in many South and Southeast...

Chander is an alternate transcription of the Hindi names चन्द्र (Chandra, masculine) or चन्द्रा (Chandra, feminine), ultimately derived from Sanskrit चन्द (cand), meaning “to shine.” The name is closely linked to Chandra...

Etymology and Linguistic OriginsChandra is a Sanskrit name meaning "moon", derived from the root cand ("to shine"). It is a transcription of both the masculine चण्ड (the moon god) and the feminine चण्डा, distinguished by...

Chandrakant is a masculine given name of Sanskrit origin, primarily used in the Hindi and Marathi languages. Its two-part etymology means "beloved by the moon," deriving from candra (moon) and kānta (desired, beloved). T...

Chandrakanta is a given name meaning "beloved by the moon", and serves as the feminine form of Chandrakant. The name derives from the Sanskrit elements candra (moon) and kānta (beloved), so Chandrakanta can be interprete...

Chandrashekhar (also transliterated as Chandrasekhar) is a masculine Indian given name and surname, derived from the Sanskrit epithet of the Hindu god Shiva. The name combines candra ("moon") and śekhara ("crest, peak, c...

Channary is a Khmer feminine given name. It is composed of two elements: chan, meaning "moon" (from Sanskrit candra), and neari, meaning "woman" or "girl" (from Sanskrit nārī). Thus, the name collectively signifies "moon...

Chantha is a Khmer feminine given name derived from Pali canda, meaning "moon", which ultimately originates from Sanskrit चन्द्र (candra). The name is closely related to the unisex Chan, a common Khmer short form, as wel...

Chantrea is a Khmer feminine name meaning "moonlight" in the Khmer language.Etymology and Cultural SignificanceThe name Chantrea (Khmer: ចន្រ្ទា) derives from the Sanskrit word candra (चन्द्र), which means "moon" or "moo...

Etymology and OriginsCynthia is a feminine given name with roots in Greek mythology. It is the Latinized form of the Greek Kynthia (Κυνθία), meaning "woman from Cynthus". Mount Cynthus on the island of Delos was the sacr...

Dawa is a unisex given name of Tibetan origin, meaning "moon, month" in Tibetan. In Tibetan culture, celestial bodies such as the moon hold symbolic significance, often associated with light, tranquility, and the passage...

Diana is a feminine given name of Latin origin, meaning "divine, goddesslike". It derives from Latin dia or diva meaning "goddess", ultimately from the Indo-European root *dyew-, also found in Zeus. The name is linked to...

Dilay is a feminine given name primarily used in Turkey. The name is a modern Persian-Turkish compound, combining the Persian element del (derived from دل), meaning "heart," with the Turkish word ay, meaning "moon." Thus...

Elaina is a variant of Elaine, an English name that developed from an Old French form of Helen. Helen itself derives from the Greek name Helene, meaning "torch" or "shining light," a fitting etymology for a name beloved...

EtymologyElaine is a feminine given name originating from an Old French form of Helen, which itself derives from the Greek name Helenē, possibly meaning 'torch' or 'light'. Some scholars have also proposed a Welsh etymol...

Elay is a feminine given name of Azerbaijani origin, deriving from the Azerbaijani elements el meaning "country, society" and ay meaning "moon". The name thus carries the poetic meaning of "country moon" or "society's mo...

Elena is a popular female given name of Greek origin, used in numerous languages including Bulgarian, Czech, English, Estonian, Finnish, German, Greek, Italian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, and Span...

Feray is a feminine Turkish given name that poetically combines fer ("radiance, light") and ay ("moon"), yielding the meaning "radiance of the moon". The name reflects the natural imagery common in Turkish onomastics, ev...

Gülay is a feminine given name used primarily in Azerbaijani and Turkish cultures. The name is a compound of two elements: gül, meaning "rose" (derived from Persian gol), and ay, meaning "moon." Together, they form the p...

Günay is a Turkish and Azerbaijani unisex name that combines two celestial elements: gün meaning "sun" and ay meaning "moon". The name thus evokes the image of a moonlight visible during the daytime, a phenomenon also kn...

Hala (Arabic: هالة) is a feminine given name of Arabic origin. The name means "halo around the moon" or "aura of light around the moon" in Arabic, evoking a celestial and luminous image. In Islamic tradition, Hala is kno...

Helen is a feminine given name derived from the Ancient Greek Ἑλένη (Helene). Its etymology is uncertain, but it is often associated with Greek helene meaning "torch" or "corposant", or possibly linked to selene (moon)....

Hellen is a variant of the name Helen, used primarily in English-speaking countries. The name Helen ultimately derives from the Greek Ἑλένη (Helene), which may mean "torch" or "corposant," or be related to σελήνη (selene...

Hilal (Arabic: هلال) is a unisex given name derived from the Arabic word hilāl, meaning "crescent moon". The name specifically refers to the thin crescent of the new moon, which holds great significance in the Islamic ca...

Hina is a feminine name of Polynesian origin, derived from a word meaning "grey, white, silver". In Polynesian mythology, Hina is a prominent goddess often associated with the moon, although her roles vary across differe...

Hodesh is a personal name of Hebrew origin, mentioned only once in the Old Testament. The name derives directly from the Hebrew word חׂדֶשׁ (chodesh), meaning “new moon” or “month.” In biblical culture, the new moon mark...

Iah (also transcribed as Yah, Jah, Aa, or Aah) is a lunar deity in ancient Egyptian religion, whose name simply means “moon.” The name comes from Egyptian jꜥḥ, a direct word for the moon. In mythology, Iah was one of the...

Ilargi is a feminine Basque name derived directly from the word for "moon" in the Basque language. The name is a compound of hil ("month") and argi ("light"), evoking the moon's role as a celestial source of nocturnal il...

Indu is a Sanskrit feminine name meaning "bright drop," which serves as a poetic name for the moon. Rooted in the Indian name Devanagari script of Sanskrit, the evocative meaning suggests moonbeams or a lunar aura, image...

Indumathi is a feminine given name of Tamil origin, derived from the Sanskrit word इन्दुमत् (indumat), meaning "full moon." In Tamil culture, the moon holds deep symbolic significance, often associated with beauty, seren...

Itzel is a feminine name of Mayan origin, closely associated with ancient Maya culture. Its meaning is uncertain, but it is thought to derive from the Classic Maya word itz, which can mean "resin, nectar, dew, liquid, or...

Ixchel is the ancient Maya goddess of midwifery, medicine, and childbirth, and her name is also used as a given name, particularly in contemporary times. Etymologically, it likely derives from Classic Maya ix "lady" and...

Jaci is a female name of Tupi origin, derived from the Tupi word îaçy meaning "moon." The name reflects the cultural significance of the moon among indigenous Tupi peoples of Brazil, where it was associated with feminini...

Jaciara is a feminine given name of Tupi origin, commonly used in Portuguese-speaking Brazil. It is derived from the Tupi words îasy "moon" and îara "lady, lord", thus carrying the meaning "moon lady" or "moon lord". The...

Jacira is a feminine given name of Tupi origin, primarily used in Brazil and other Portuguese-speaking regions. It means "honey moon", derived from the Tupi words îaçy "moon" and eíra "honey". The name reflects the poeti...

Jericho is a masculine given name of English usage, directly taken from the name of one of the world's oldest cities, located in the West Bank, Palestine. The city of Jericho has a history spanning over 11,000 years, wit...

EtymologyJyotsna is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, derived from the word jyotsnā (ज्योत्स्ना), meaning "moonlight." The name is common in India, particularly among Bengali and Hindi speakers. It evokes the gen...

Kaguya is a Japanese name of literary origin, best known from the classic folktale The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter. The name is composed of the kanji characters 赫 and 映, meaning respectively "bright" and "reflect", so th...

Kamaria is a feminine given name derived from the Arabic word qamar meaning "moon". The name Kamaria is a variant or elaboration of the root name Qamar, which is directly Arabic for "moon". Cultural associations with the...

Khonsu is an ancient Egyptian moon god whose name derives from the Egyptian ḫnsw, meaning "traveller," itself from ḫns meaning "to traverse, to cross." This etymology reflects the perceived nightly journey of the moon ac...

Killa is a feminine name of Quechua origin, meaning "moon". In the Quechua language of the Andean region, the moon (quilla or killa) holds significant cultural and symbolic importance, often associated with femininity, f...

Koray is a Turkish given name and surname, composed of the elements kor meaning "ember" and ay meaning "moon". The name thus conveys the poetic image of a "moon in the colour of ember," evoking a warm, glowing celestial...

Lebanah is a masculine name that appears briefly in the Old Testament, mentioned only in the Book of Ezra and Nehemiah among the list of exiles returning from Babylon. The name is of Hebrew origin, derived from the root...

Lúa is the Galician form of Luna, meaning "the moon" in Latin. In Galician, the word lúa itself means "moon," making the name a direct astronomical reference. The name shares its etymology with the Roman goddess Luna, wh...

Lucine is an Armenian feminine given name, primarily used as an alternate transcription of Lusine (Լուսինե), which itself derives from the Armenian word lusin (լուսին) meaning "moon". The name thus carries strong lunar a...

Lucineh is an alternate transcription of the Armenian name Lusine, which derives from the Armenian word lusin (լուսին), meaning "moon." The name carries a celestial and feminine elegance, reflecting the moon's symbolic a...

Etymology and MythologyLuna directly means "the moon" in Latin, and it is also the word for moon in Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and other Romance languages. In Roman mythology, Luna was the goddess of the Moon, often d...

Lune is a Dutch variant of Luna, based on French lune (meaning "moon"). While Luna directly derives from the Latin word for the moon and is associated with the Roman goddess of the moon, Lune adopts the modern French for...

Lusine is an Armenian feminine given name derived from the Armenian word lusin (լուսին), meaning "moon." The name symbolizes light, beauty, and celestial elegance, reflecting the cultural importance of the moon in Armeni...

Lusineh is an alternate transcription of the Armenian name Lusine, which is derived from the Armenian word lusin, meaning "moon." The moon holds significant cultural and symbolic value in Armenian tradition, often associ...

Mahin (ماهین) is a feminine given name of Persian origin. It derives from the Persian word māh (ماه), meaning “moon,” combined with the suffix -in (ـین), which denotes a relation or belonging, thus giving the meaning "re...

Mahina is a feminine name with roots in both Hawaiian and Māori cultures. It means "moon" or "month" in the Hawaiian language, where it derives from the word mahinameaning both "moon" and "moonlight" as well as "a farm"...

Mahine is a feminine Persian name, an alternate transcription of مهین (see Mahin). The root name Mahin means "related to the moon" in Persian, reflecting the moon's significance in Persian culture and poetry as a symbol...