Names Inspired by the Moon
Ainar means “moon” in Kazakh. Luna, Latin for moon, is a popular name since the Harry Potter books and celeb babies. Moon inspires many names over cultures and times. Along with Luna are Ophelia, Bianca, Clementina, Juliet, Phoebe for girls and Titan, Apollo, Atlas, Francisco, Lucian for boys. We honor moon’s beauty and mystique for a child.
"The moon is a loyal companion. It never leaves. Always there, knowing us."
Names like Diana, Greek moon goddess, or Selene, Greek titan of moon, are strong. Badar and Bader mean full moon in Arabic. Variants of Luna are Luan, Artemis – huntress, and Egyptian god Astennu. Sirius is the brightest star, “glowing” in Greek. Japanese female name Hoshi means star. Names like Stelara mean universe for girls, Huracan and Cosmo for boys. Chandra originates from Sanskrit chandra meaning moon. Dal means moon in Korean and Tibetan name Dawa means month.
Girl Names Meaning Moon
What girl name means moon? Many girl names mean "moon" across cultures. In Kazakh, "Aidana" means wise moon. "Aigerim" also means wonderful moon. Turkish names like "Ayla" and "Aylin" reference moonlight. Latin name "Celene" and Hindi name "Chandrakanta" mean beloved moon. Thai name "Chanthira" is sophisticated, meaning moon.
Poetic Names for the Moon
Cherokee call it “The Woman Who Changes.” Lakota say “The Woman Who Gives Life.”