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Names that mean the moon

72 names

72 names whose meaning relates to the moon. Every meaning rests on a source linked from the name page.

Names
72
Boy
46
Girl
24
Origins
9

Language of origin

Sanskrit: 33 (46%)Arabic: 31 (43%)Tamil: 2 (2.8%)Hindi: 2 (2.8%)Other origins: 4 (5.6%) 72 names
Names on this list by the first language of origin recorded in the sources. The origin describes the word behind a name, not the person who bears it.

Boy: 46 Girl: 24

Unisex names count for each gender recorded for them.

Names

About this list

This list gathers names whose meaning relates to the moon and moonlight. Among the most common in our data: Chandran, Ravichandran, Ramachandran. Only names whose meaning is backed by a checkable source are included, and that source is linked from each name page. Names from many languages can share a meaning, so this list cuts across name categories. See all meanings for other themes, and our methodology for how we check meanings.

By gender and category

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Frequently asked questions

Are names meaning the moon suitable for both boys and girls?

In this list, 46 names suit boys and 24 suit girls; unisex names count in both. Each name page states the recorded gender.

Can one name have several meanings?

Yes. Some names have more than one meaning in their original language, and the meaning of a Chinese name depends on the characters the family chose. The name page shows the source for each meaning given.