Girl Names That Mean Moon

Do you want a name that commands attention and is bright and delicate to boot, then consider a girl name that means “moon.” Here are a few options — complete with meaning and with a variety of origins — that will surely inspire your name selection.

Aiday

Aiday is a Kazahk name that means “moon child”. Aiday is a youthful, joyful name.

Altalune

Altalune is a Latin name that means “over the moon” or “higher than the moon”. This name has a posh, classy sound to it.

Amaris

Amaris is an Irish name meaning “moon child”. Amaris is also a Hebrew name that means “God has given”.

Aruna

Aruna is a Japanese name that means “moon love” and is a sweet name. Aruna is also a Sanskrit name meaning “reddish brown”.

Chantara

Chantara is a Thai name that means “moon water”.

Cynthia

Cynthia is a Greek name. Cynthia was one of the earliest epithets for the goddess Artemis.

Diana

Diana was a Roman goddess of the moon, childbirth, forests, and hunting, and protector of women. Diana is one of the counterparts of the Greek goddess Artemis.

Eirny

Eirny is an Old Norse name that means “merciful new moon” or “promised new moon”. Eirny can also be written Eirnyr.

Esmeray

Esmeray is a Turkish name that means “dark moon”. Esmeray is often shortened to Esme.

Ilargi

In Basque mythology, Ilargi was the goddess of the moon and the companion of her brother Ehki who was the god of the sun. Ilargi means “moon” or “moonlight”.

Liviana

Liviana is derived from Hebrew and is a name that means “white moon”. Liviana has the potential for several cute nicknames like Livi and Ana.

Luna

Luna is a cute Italian and Spanish name that means “moon”. Luna is the name of the black cat companion of the title character of “Sailor Moon”.

Mahina

Mahina is a Hawaiin name meaning “moon”. Mahina has a lyrical quality to it that makes it a lovely choice.

Mezzaluna

Mezzaluna literally means “half moon”. A mezzaluna is a type of curved blade used for easily chopping ingredients for cooking.

Natsuki

Natsuki is a Japanese name that has several possible meanings depending on the kanji used. The most common version of the name means “green moon” or “vegetable moon”.

Nikini

Nikini is a Sri Lankan name that is perfect for an August baby as it refers specifically to a full moon during the month of August.

Selene

Selene is one of the names of a Greek moon goddess. Selena is the Latin equivalent of the name.

Zira

Zira is a Swahili name that means “moonlight, hatred”. Zira is also a Hebrew name that means “messenger”.

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