Luna

“Moon”, from Latin.

Luna is a feminine name from the Latin word for “moon”. It also names the Roman moon goddess, so its imagery reaches both into the night sky and into mythology. In Spanish and Italian, luna remains the ordinary word for the moon: the meaning is visible in daily language, rather than hidden in an ancient root. That directness is central to Luna’s appeal. It can feel dreamy through the image it carries, while the short spelling and flowing l and n keep the name light on the tongue. A family may value the natural image, the mythological connection, or simply the sound; each gives a different emphasis to the same name. Where Spanish or Italian is spoken, choosing Luna also means choosing a familiar word as a personal name.

Etymology: Luna is the Latin word for the moon and the name of its Roman goddess. The same word for the moon survives in Spanish and Italian.