Girl name
Luna name meaning
“the moon; moon goddess”
Luna means “the moon” and “moon goddess.” It comes directly from Latin luna, the word for the moon, and also names its divine personification in Roman mythology. Used for girls in Türkiye, the name evokes the bright lunar disc in the night sky and its mythological representation.
What does Luna mean?
The moon; moon goddess
In Turkish: Ay; Ay tanrıçası
Luna directly names the moon in the sky. Its connection with the Roman goddess adds imagery of the night sky and moonlight. The same word means moon in everyday Italian and Spanish, giving it a semantic connection with Turkish Ay and Aylin.
The ending “-na” is a common final sound in names such as Lina, Mina and Alina, not a suffix with one shared meaning. Each name has to be considered individually. More girl names ending in -na →
Origin of the name Luna
The name comes from Latin luna, meaning “moon.” Luna is also the Roman goddess who personifies the moon.
How to pronounce Luna
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /luna/ |
Is Luna a girl’s name?
Yes, Luna is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Luna does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Luna
Names with related meanings
- Miray♀Lord of the moon
- Belinay♀Hawk and moon
- Aysima♀Moonlike face
- Aysel♀Moon-bright
- Aynur♀Moonlight
- Aybüke♀Moon and mighty dragon
- Hilal♀The moon’s slender crescent shape
- İlay♀Moon of the homeland
- Simay♀A silvery moon
- Aylin♀A halo of light around the moon
- Aymira♀Moon and wondrous beauty
- Ayla♀The luminous ring around the moon
Famous people named Luna
- Luna Aksoy Tanrıkulu
FAQ about the name Luna
What is the meaning of Luna?
Luna means “the moon; moon goddess”. The name comes from Latin luna, meaning “moon.” Luna is also the Roman goddess who personifies the moon.
Is Luna a girl’s name?
Yes, Luna is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Luna in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Luna nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Luna?
Luna is of Latin origin.
How many syllables does Luna have?
Luna has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Luna?
Luna does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Luna?
Notable people named Luna include Luna Aksoy Tanrıkulu.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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