Luna: Name Meaning and Origin
Pronounced: LOO-nuh · 2 syllables
Everything about the name Luna: what it means, where it comes from, how to say it, and how popular it is right now.
Meaning
«The moon»
Gender
Girl
Origin
Latin
Popularity
91 out of 100
Where Luna is popular
- BrazilArpen-Brasil / Portal da Transparencia do Registro Civil#21
- ItalyISTAT#47
Rankings come from each country’s official birth statistics. Where a statistics office publishes no ranked list, we show that a name is popular rather than estimating a position.
About the Name Luna
Luna is a girl's name with Latin roots, traditionally understood to mean "The moon." Names like this one tend to feel meaningful yet easy to wear from childhood into adulthood.
Pronounced LOO-nuh, Luna runs to 2 syllables and has a rhythm that is easy to say in many languages. Familiar short forms include Lu, Lulu. Across languages you'll also come across related forms and spellings such as Luned.
Today Luna is a very popular choice, scoring 91 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as celestial, modern.
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Variants & Related Spellings
FAQ
What does the name Luna mean?+
The name Luna means "The moon".
What is the origin of the name Luna?+
Luna is a name of Latin origin.
Is Luna a girl or boy name?+
Luna is traditionally a girl name.
How do you pronounce Luna?+
Luna is pronounced LOO-nuh (2 syllables).
What are common nicknames for Luna?+
Popular short forms include Lu, Lulu.
Is Luna a popular name?+
Luna is a very popular choice, scoring 91 out of 100 in our popularity index.
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