Girl
Latin
2 syllables
Luna
LOO-nah
/ˈluːnə/
"The moon" — a name of celestial beauty and mystical grace
Luna is the Latin word for 'moon' — pure, luminous, and deeply rooted in mythology. In Roman tradition, Luna was the goddess of the moon, riding her silver chariot across the night sky. The name carries associations of dreaminess, mystery, and natural beauty. Its meteoric rise in the 21st century owes much to Harry Potter's Luna Lovegood, the eccentric and wise Ravenclaw student who made the name beloved worldwide. Today it's one of the fastest-rising names in the Western world.
Quick Facts
Letters4
SyllablesLu-na
GenderGirl
OriginLatin
Root WordLuna
MeaningMoon
PopularityVery Popular
Peak Year2023
Trend
↑ Rising
Name DayAugust 15
Nicknames
LuLuluLuney
About the Name Luna
Luna means 'moon' in Latin. In Roman mythology, Luna was the goddess personification of the moon.
Luna Lovegood from the Harry Potter series played a major role in introducing the name to a new generation. Its celestial beauty also fits perfectly with modern naming trends.
Luna is used in many Romance languages including Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese, where it simply means 'moon'.
Luna Rose, Luna Claire, Luna Belle, and Luna Celeste all pair beautifully.
Luna is often associated with dreaminess, creativity, and a mystical, independent spirit.
Personality of Luna
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Luna
creativity
92%
elegance
90%
independence
85%
intelligence
88%
strength
70%
warmth
80%
Famous People Named Luna
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Luna Lovegood
Beloved character from J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series
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Luna (singer)
Various musicians who have taken Luna as their stage name
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Luna Maya
Indonesian actress and model
Middle Names for Luna
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Luna
Luna Rose
Luna Claire
Luna Grace
Luna Belle
Luna Jade
Luna Skye
Luna Celeste
Luna Elise
Luna Marie
Luna Sage
Names Similar to Luna
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Similar Meaning
Sibling Name Ideas
History of Luna
Ancient Rome
Luna worshipped as the Roman goddess of the moon, counterpart to Sol
Medieval era
Luna used in alchemy and astrology to represent the moon and silver
2003
Luna Lovegood introduced in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
2010s
Luna explodes in popularity in the US, Spain, and Italy
2023
Luna reaches top-5 in the US and remains the fastest-rising name of the decade
Numerology & Symbolism of Luna
3
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
4
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Cancer
2
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Silver
💎
Lucky Stone
Moonstone
🌸
Lucky Flower
White Jasmine
Luna Around the World
How Luna is written in different languages and scripts
لونا
Arabic
ルナ
Japanese
Луна
Russian
루나
Korean
露娜
Chinese
Λούνα
Greek
लूना
Hindi
לונה
Hebrew
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