Luna (given name)

Luna, is a given name meaning "moon"[1].It is a feminine name that is associated with the night sky, the moon, and the stars. Luna is a name that is often associated with mystery, beauty, and femininity. It is a name that is often associated with the goddess of the moon, Selene.[2] This name was ranked #11 on the US Popular Names in 2021.[3]

People named Luna

  • Luna Celeste (born 1963), American voice actress
  • Luna Leopold (1915-2006), American scientist
  • Luna Vachon (1962–2010), Canadian professional wrestler
  • Luna Shamsuddoha, Bangladeshi Women entrepreneur

Fictional

  • Luna Lovegood, in the Harry Potter series
  • Luna Inverse, oldest sister of Lina Inverse of the series Slayers
  • Luna Moody, a minor character in One Life to Live
  • Luna Platz, a character in Mega Man Star Force
  • Mrs Luna, in the Henry James book The Bostonians
  • Princess Luna, a character in My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic

References

  1. behindthename.com Usage: Roman Mythology, Means "the moon" in Latin. Luna was the Roman goddess of the moon, frequently depicted driving a white chariot through the sky.
  2. "Luna name Meaning and Origin". babys.name. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
  3. OACT. "Popular Baby Names". www.ssa.gov. Retrieved 2023-03-31.