Baby Names That Mean Moon — 40 Celestial Names for Boys & Girls (2026 List)

The moon has fascinated humans since the beginning of consciousness. It governs tides, marks time, and has inspired poetry, mythology, and names across every culture on Earth. Names meaning moon are among the most universally beautiful choices for any child.

The Universal Appeal of Moon Names

The moon appears in every human culture’s mythology:

• Greek: Selene (goddess), Artemis (lunar goddess)
• Roman: Luna (goddess), Diana (lunar goddess)
• Norse: Máni (personification)
• Arabic: Qamar, Hilal
• Japanese: Tsuki (moon), Mizuki (beautiful moon)
• Sanskrit: Chandra (moon god)

Moon Names for Girls

Name	Origin	Meaning
Luna	Latin	The moon
Selene	Greek	Goddess of the moon
Diana	Latin	Roman moon goddess
Phoebe	Greek	Bright, shining (epithet of Artemis/moon)
Cynthia	Greek	From Mount Cynthus (birthplace of Artemis)
Tsukiko	Japanese	Moon child
Mizuki	Japanese	Beautiful moon
Kamaria	Swahili	Like the moon (beautiful)
Ayla	Turkish/Hebrew	Halo of light around the moon
Zira	African	Moon light
Chandra	Sanskrit	Moon
Indu	Sanskrit	Moon drop
Aylin	Turkish	Moon halo
Hilal	Arabic	Crescent moon
Lucine	Armenian	Moon

Moon Names for Boys

Name	Origin	Meaning
Qamar	Arabic	Moon
Luan	Portuguese	Moon
Maion	Irish	Lunar deity
Tsuki	Japanese	Moon (unisex)
Badar	Arabic	Full moon
Aku	Babylonian	Moon god
Jericho	Hebrew	Moon city
Sasi	Thai	Moon

Mythological Moon Names

Artemis/Diana: The Hunter’s Moon

Artemis (Greek) / Diana (Roman) was the goddess of the hunt AND the moon — a fascinating combination of wildness and celestial order. The name Diana has been elegantly worn by royalty (Princess Diana) and remains timelessly beautiful.

Selene: The Full Moon

Selene was the Greek personification of the moon itself — not just a lunar deity, but the moon. She drove a silver chariot across the night sky. The name remains rare enough to feel distinctive while being recognizable.

Luna: The Simplest Moon Name

Luna is the Roman name for the moon goddess. It’s the cleanest, most direct “moon” name — and has become one of the top 10 girl names globally. Its rise coincides with the Harry Potter character Luna Lovegood, a beloved figure of imagination and nonconformity.

Modern Lunar Names

Some parents choose names inspired by the moon without directly meaning “moon”:

• Crescent — the shape of the new moon
• Soleil — French for sun; the moon’s companion
• Estella — star, lunar complement
• Celeste — heavenly, celestial

Pairing Moon Names

Moon names pair beautifully with:

• Nature middle names: Luna River, Selene Willow
• Classic middle names: Diana Rose, Luna Claire
• Short surnames: Luna Chen, Selene Park

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