1021 Baby Names That Mean 'Moon'

The Moon has captivated people for centuries with its celestial beauty and mystical aura. Hence, names that mean ‘moon’ have also captured the attention of parents, who consider them to be a unique connection to nature. These names are prevalent across cultures and languages, as people have always seen the Moon as a source of beauty and inspiration. Being a symbol of light and hope in the darkness, the Moon has inspired poets and guided sailors in the night. Parents today are often attracted to names that mean ‘moon’ because these names have special meanings in different cultures. For instance, the Latin feminine name Luna is associated with the Roman goddess of the Moon. The Sanskrit unisex name, Chandra, means ‘shining’ and is linked to the Hindu God of the Moon known as Soma. In Turkish, the feminine name Ayla captures the radiance of the Moon as it means ‘moonlight’ or ‘halo.’ The masculine Arabic name Ehan, meaning ‘full moon,’ celebrates the brightness and fullness of the Moon at its peak. Moon names are traditional and relevant in the modern world. So, we have created a list of the names that most likely mean ‘moon’ for you. Check our extensive database for a beautiful name that will suit your little one.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Ayla		Girl	Oak tree; Halo; With the moon
Alaina		Girl	Little rock; Handsome; Torch; Shining light; Moon
Selena		Girl	Moon, Sky; Heaven
Aitana		Girl	A mountain range in Valencia; Spain; Dawning moon; Wise moon
Aylin		Girl	Moon halo; The one that belongs to the moon
Helen		Girl	Warm; Moon; To shine; Light; Sun
Elaine		Girl	Torch; Light; Moon; My God has answered me
Mina		Girl	Precious blue stone; Love; A place near Makkah; Goddess of sun, moon, and stars; Fierce protector
Aliana		Girl	Torch; Corposant; Moon; Sun; Most Holy; Noble and gracious
Aileen		Girl	Light; Torch; Corposant; Moon; Little bird
Halo		Girl	Luminous ring; Divine aura; Disc of the Sun or Moon
Nellie		Girl	Torch; Corposant; Moon; Horn; Affection
Aila		Girl	Noble; Holy; Blessed; Halo; Moonlight; Terebinth tree
Alena		Girl	Torch; Corposant; Tower; Ray of light; Moon
Iyla		Girl	Moonlight; Terebinth tree; Earth; Speech; Island
Cynthia		Girl	Moon; Woman from Cynthus
Hana		Girl	Hope, Flower, Bliss, Number one, craft, Shine, Moon
Kamari		Girl	Moon; The adversary of desire; Gambling; Shiva
Ayleen		Girl	Bright; Shining light; Halo of the moon
Aidyn		Boy	Educated; Intellectual; Enlightened; Little fire; Moonlight; Moon; Faith; Radiance
Aylah		Girl	Oaktree; Terebinth tree; Gazelle; Moonlight; Halo
Elayna		Girl	Torch; Corposant; Moon; Shining
Siya		Girl	White moonlight; Beautiful woman; Goddess Sita
Bilal		Boy	The Prophet's person; Calling prayer; Winner; Full moon; Water; Victorious
Shia		Boy	Gift of God; Followers; Sect; Moon; Happiness
Ayzal		Unisex	One who brings good fortune; Gift from God; Moon flood; Bright moon
Aida		Girl	Returning; Visitor; Noble; Fire; Moon; Ornament; Happy; Distinguished
Aydan		Boy	One who is born out of fire; The Sun God; From the moon
Selina		Girl	Moon; Greek goddess of the moon; Heaven
Jacey		Girl	Hyacinth flower; The moon; Jay; God is gracious
Evaluna		Girl	Life; Moon
Demir		Boy	Iron; Iron moon; Young bull
Nelly		Girl	Shining light; Most beautiful woman; Corposant; Moon;
Xitlali		Girl	Star; Goddess of the moon
Lua		Girl	Moon; Silk
Aj		Boy	The inventor; Moon; A Pharoah's name
Camari		Unisex	Moonlight; Moon
Aiza		Girl	Living; Rock; Stone; Golden moon; Visitor; Seat of love; Ravine
Ayda		Girl	From the moon; Returner; To bring back
Ainara		Girl	The swallow bird; Moonlight; Moon flame; Moon pomegranate
Khamari		Boy	Moon
Dianna		Girl	Divine; Like a goddess; Roman goddess of the moon
Ileana		Girl	Torch; Moon
Zyra		Unisex	Shining; Blooming flower; Moonlight
Aayla		Girl	Terebinth tree; Moonlight; Halo; Born of knowledge
Nella		Girl	Torch; Moon; Highly praiseworthy; Shining one
Kamaria		Girl	Moon
Kemari		Unisex	Moonlight; Kickball
Alyanna		Girl	Torch; Moon; Sun; Most holy
Runa		Girl	Rune; Secret lore; Moon
Yatziri		Girl	Maiden of the moon; Friend; Lady of the water
Aylen		Girl	A clear individual; Happiness; Moon halo
Laynee		Unisex	Torch; Corposant; Moon
Aylee		Girl	Torch; Moon; The other Aenor
Kamar		Girl	Moon
Aysel		Girl	A stream of moon
Esmeray		Girl	Dark moon
Sahar		Girl	Dawn; Crescent moon
Leyna		Girl	Torch; Moon; Of Magdala; Tower
Nilah		Girl	Water hyacinth; Moon; Dark blue; Indigo
Moon		Girl	One who enlightens the night; Moon; Advisor; He has heard; Letters
Seline		Girl	Moon; Greek goddess of the moon; Heaven
Eleen		Unisex	Torch; Corposant; Moon; Desire; Hazelnut
Mayar		Boy	Moonglow; Under the protection of God
Naksh		Boy	The moon; Facial features; Engraved; Imprinted
Kamara		Unisex	Chameleon; Moonlight
Aelin		Girl	Of the moon; Strength; Little girl
Eyla		Girl	Halo of light around the moon; Oak tree
Metzli		Girl	Moon
Yamir		Unisex	Moon
Allena		Unisex	Torch; Corposant; Moon; Tower
Hala		Girl	Halo around the moon
Eleyna		Girl	Torch; Corposant; Moon
Aadhira		Girl	Moon; Lightning; Restless
Mahnoor		Girl	Light of the moon
Savana		Girl	Hearing; Flowing; Solar; Sacrificial libation; The moon; Name of varuna
Jacy		Boy	Gift; Moon; Yahweh is gracious; Creator of plant life
Mihir		Boy	Sun; Moon; Wind; King of all; One who belongs to the Sun family
Ailana		Girl	Halo; Moonlight; Loving
Metztli		Girl	Moon
Ilona		Unisex	Light; Torch; Moon; Joy
Mahina		Girl	Moon; Month; Light; Genuine; Male; Dance; Full; Queen; Apple tree
Eiley		Girl	Corposant; Torch; Moon
Maha		Girl	Beautiful Eyes; Half moon; Sun; Planet; Mirror; Shining white pearl
Salina		Girl	Heaven; Light; Moon
Zunairah		Unisex	Moonlight; Shine of the moon
Janay		Girl	God is gracious; Soul moon
Zunaira		Girl	Moonlight; Shine of the moon
Elayne		Girl	Torch; Corposant; Moon; Light; Shining
Ehan		Boy	Full moon; Something expected
Bader		Boy	Bath attendant; Full moon
Ailynn		Girl	Moon halo; Belonging to the moon
Mayleen		Girl	Good mother; Beloved; Love; Torch; Moon
Cinthia		Girl	Woman from Cynthus; Greek moon Goddess
Helene		Girl	Solar deity; Torch; Corposant; Warm; Moon
Helaina		Girl	Bright; Shining light; Torch; Corposant; Moon
Nilani		Girl	Moon; Indigo
Olena		Girl	Torch; Corposant; Moon; Ancestor's descendant
Lunah		Girl	Moon
Ilene		Unisex	Torch; Moon

Names that mean ‘moon’ have been used for thousands of years. And are still alluring parents with their beautiful meaning and sound. From cultural significance to radiant beauty, these names have all the qualities parents look for in a good name. If you are in awe of this celestial object, these names are for you. Pick a name that best suits your child and will go well with the family name. It does not matter which language the name belongs to. If you like the meaning and sound, the name is perfect for your little angel.