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Luna name meaning
Last Name
105k
in the U.S.
in 2010
105k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Luna mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Luna
User Submitted Origins
Latin
39%
Spanish
36%
English
13%
Italian
7%
Mexican
3%
Arabic
2%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from Lebanon, the name Luna is of Italian origin and means "The name Luna is a girl's name of Italian origin meaning 'moon'. The name of the Roman goddess of the moon, Luna is derived straight from the Latin word for moon, luna. Luna's divine complement is Sol, the god of the Sun. In Roman art, Luna is often depicted driving a chariot".
- According to a user from Missouri, U.S., the name Luna is of Latin origin and means "'moon' in Spanish and was the name of a Roman goddess of the moon".
- According to a user from California, U.S., the name Luna is of Italian origin and means ", 'Moon' in English and that was the name of a Roman goddess".
- A user from Rhode Island, U.S. says the name Luna is of Latin origin and means "Luna is actually an Italian, Spanish and Romanian of latin origin and meaning moon. It is also found as a surname, sometimes with a prefix, for example, de Luna or Deluna".
- 28 people from all over the world agree the name Luna is of Latin origin and means "Moon".
- A user from Brazil says the name Luna is of Latin origin and means "Moon in latin".
- According to a user from Brazil, the name Luna means "'Luna' means 'moon' in spanish".
- A user from Iran, Islamic Republic of says the name Luna is of Latin origin and means "A godess of Moon".
- A user from Florida, U.S. says the name Luna is of Spanish origin and means "Luna = Moon".
- According to a user from Arkansas, U.S., the name Luna means "Luna is also a goddess in Greek mythology. Though she has many names she goes by".
- According to 2 people from Canada and Sri Lanka, the name Luna is of Mexican / Latin origin and means "Moonlight".
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun ‖Lu"na
Senses
- The moon.
- [Alchemy] Silver.
Etymology: L.; akin to lucere to shine. See Light (n.), and cf. Lune
Other Dictionary Sources
- (Roman mythology) the goddess of the Moon; counterpart of Greek Selene
Wiktionary
From Latin lūna, by way of Middle English lune, luna (“the moon”).
- The name of Earth's moon.
- (Roman mythology) The sister of Aurora and Sol; the goddess of the moon; equivalent to the Greek Selene.
- A female given name from Latin.
- A given name for a female pet.
- (alchemy) Silver.
Luna was also found in the following language(s): Catalan, Cebuano, Danish, German, Italian, Latin, Slovene, Spanish, and Tagalog
Notable Persons Named Luna
Notable Persons Named Luna
Luna
Luna is a singing, actor, presenter, singer, and actress. Luna was given the name Park Sun-young on August 12th, 1993 in Seoul. Luna is also known as Luna.
Luna Vachon
Luna Vachon was a wrestler. Luna was born on January 12th, 1962 in Atlanta. She left this life on August 27th, 2010.
Luna Haruna
Luna Haruna is a j-pop singing and model (people). Her ongoing career started in 2011. Luna was born on October 11th, 1991 in Tokyo.
Luna Maya
Luna Maya is an actress, model, and singer. Her most notable accomplishments were from 2004 to present. Luna was given the name Luna Maya Sugeng on August 26th, 1983 in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia.
Luna Maximoff
Luna Maximoff is a comics character.
Luna Schweiger
Luna Schweiger is an actress. Her ongoing career started in 2007. Luna was given the name Luna Marie Schweiger by her parent Til Schweiger on January 11th, 1997 in Berlin.
Notable Persons With the Last Name Luna
Notable Persons With the Last Name Luna
Diego Luna
Diego Luna is an actor, director, and producer. He has had major accomplishments since 1982. Diego was given the name Diego Luna Alexander on December 29th, 1979 in Mexico City.
Luna
Luna is a singing, actor, presenter, singer, and actress. Luna was given the name Park Sun-young on August 12th, 1993 in Seoul. Luna is also known as Luna.
Gabriel Luna
He was most active from 2005 to present. Gabriel was given the name Gabriel Isaac Luna on December 5th, 1982 in Travis, Texas, U.S. Gabriel is also known as Luna and Gabriel Isaac (full name).
Adrianna Luna
Adrianna was born on May 12th, 1984.
Rubén Blades
Rubén Blades is an actor, singer, songwriter, activist, and politician. He was most prominent from 1960 to present. Rubén was given the name Rubén Blades Bellido de Luna on July 16th, 1948 in Panama City.
Juan Luna
Juan Luna was an artist in the fields of painting, drawing, and sculpture. Juan was given the name Juan Luna y Novicio on October 23rd, 1857 in Badoc. He died on December 7th, 1899.
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- Félix LunaHistorian
- Ezequiel LunaSoccer Player
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Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Luna | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 8.15% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 0.40% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 1.84% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.41% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 0.41% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 88.78% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Luna
People with the last name Luna are most frequently Hispanic or Latino
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Fun Facts about the name Luna
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| #38 | Modern Girl Names |
| #95 | Vintage Girl Names |