Names that mean moon

Names that mean moonNames that mean moon
By the Astra team · Updated July 2026

Looking for a baby name that means moon? Below are 16 real names linked to moon, each with its origin and meaning. Tap any name to open its full page with numerology.

The moon stands for calm, intuition and the gentle rhythm of the night. Names that mean moon feel dreamy and serene, perfect for a child you picture as thoughtful, sensitive and quietly luminous. In many traditions the moon guides, protects and watches over.

How to choose

Moon names work wonderfully for babies born at night or under a full moon, and they carry a timeless, poetic charm.

Diana: a name of Latin origin meaning «Divine; goddess of the moon and the hunt».

Ixchel: a name of Mayan origin meaning «Goddess of the moon and medicine».

Selena: a name of Greek origin meaning «Goddess of the moon».

Selene: a name of Greek origin meaning «Goddess of the moon».

Cintia: a name of Greek origin meaning «Goddess of the moon».

Hala: a name of Arabic origin meaning «Moon halo».

Jasy: a name of Guarani origin meaning «Moon».

Killa: a name of Quechua origin meaning «Moon».

Killari: a name of Quechua origin meaning «Moonlight».

Mahina: a name of Hawaiian origin meaning «Moon».

Metztli: a name of Nahuatl origin meaning «Moon».

Mizuki: a name of Japanese origin meaning «Beautiful moon».

Ñasaindy: a name of Guarani origin meaning «Moonlight».

Cinzia: a name of Italian origin meaning «Of the moon».

Mahsa: a name of Persian origin meaning «Like the moon».

Phaxsi: a name of Quechua origin meaning «Moon».

Frequently asked questions

What are some names that mean moon?

Some examples are Diana, Ixchel, Selena, Selene, Cintia, Hala.

Are these moon names for girls or boys?

The list mixes girl, boy and unisex names — the full page of each name shows the gender.

Where do the meanings come from?

Each meaning is tied to the name's real etymological origin, shown next to it.

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