Names That Mean Moon

A German occupational surname deriving from the German word Bad, meaning "bath". Its most famous bearer in recent years has been (the notorious) RBG – former Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, making this a great feminist name or a nod to a lawyer in the family. Its simple, dynamic, er-ending sound fits right in with the likes of Hunter, Carter and Baker.

The modern French take on Luna.

A simple and seamlessly international choice with a joyful sound and beautiful meaning.

A rare and sparky Z-starting option with a pretty lunar meaning.

Sasi can be a nickname for the fuller Sasithorn, or just a name on its own. In a Western context, the very cute Sasi is probably the way to go.

In Arabic, hilal is the word for the crescent moon that marks the beginning of the month on the Islamic calendar. Hilal is a common girl name in Turkey, but is typically masculine in Arabic.

Like many other popular Turkish name, Aydemir is a strong option deriving from the root ay meaning "moon".

In Welsh, Lunet is a form of Luned or Eluned, a saint's name that also appears in Arthurian legend as a servant of the Lady of the Fountain who rescues the knight Owain.

Appealing in part because of its similarity to the likable Omar.

This lunar choice may intrigue parents searching for alternatives to Luna.

If you can see past its violent first syllable, Killa actually has a sweet sound and lovely meaning.

An energetic unisex Japanese name with dozens of potential meanings depending on the kanji characters used.

In Aztec mythology, Metztli, also called Meztli and Metzi, was the goddess of the moon, the night, and farmers. Some other interpretations of Metztli view her as a demon.

A sweet and punchy Japanese name with a celestial meaning.

Nuray is one of the most popular girls' names in the Middle East though it's largely unknown and unused in the Western World. The meaning, related to the more familiar Noor, adds appeal.

Nikini means full moon in the language of Sri Lanka. In a world of Lunas and Selenas, Nikini is a spunkier Eastern choice with a beautiful lunar meaning.

The exact meaning of Aybars is unknown, but it appears to be derived from ay, known to mean "moon," and a Proto-Turkic root bār, "there exists."

A celestial name from the extinct Taíno language of the Caribbean.

Adaluna is the ultra-stylish smoosh name that nobody's caught onto yet. It's a one-of-a-kind compromise if you're deciding between Ada or Adeline and Luna. But despite its modern appearance, Adaluna has ancient roots. The Roman name for England's River Lune was Adaluna, probably due to its crescent-like shape. The similar name Adeluna is believed to be a variation of Adelina.

Youthful Kazakh name derived from the Turkic word for moon, ay.