Full Moon Baby Names (Purnima)
Celebrated: Every full moon (Purnima), including Sharad Purnima and Guru Purnima
A baby born on Purnima, the full moon, is often given a moon name — Chandra, Shashi, Soma, Purnima, Chandni — for calm, gentle light.
Full Moon names for girls
- Luna — “Luna is Latin for 'moon'. In Roman myth, Luna is the goddess of the moon.”
- Diana — “Diana is the Roman goddess of the moon and the hunt. Her name is probably linked to the Latin divus, 'divine'.”
- Selena — “Selena comes from the Greek Selene, the goddess and personification of the moon.”
- Amari — “Amari is a modern name used in the US, linked to the Arabic amar 'moon' and the Hebrew Amaria, 'God has said'.”
- Selene — “The moon; moon goddess”
- Yuna — “Gentle moon”
- Nilaनीला — “Meaning the moon, it evokes feelings of cool light, calm beauty, and nighttime serenity.”
- Hala — “Halo around the moon; sweet”
- Indiraइन्दिरा — “An elegant name for Goddess Lakshmi, signifying beauty, prosperity, splendor, and the light of the moon.”
- Yue — “Moon”
- Mahsa — “Like the moon”
- Induइन्दु — “The moon”
- Ilanilaஇளநிலா — “A name meaning the young moon or crescent moon, symbolizing new beginnings, gentle light, and the soft beauty of the night sky.”
- Shashiniஷஷினி — “A feminine name related to the moon, representing a woman who is as calm and luminous as the night sky.”
- Busana — “Busana means 'Night girl of the moon', a poetic name evoking celestial beauty, calm, and the mystery of the night sky.”
- Chandniचांदनी — “A poetic name meaning moonlight, evoking feelings of calmness, soft glow, and nighttime beauty.”
- Mahoor — “Moonlight; light of the moon”
- Mihara — “Moonlight or ray of light”
- Indhu — “Derived from the word for moon or moonlight. It represents peace, beauty, and coolness. Very popular as a girl's name.”
- Sasirekha — “From 'sasi' (moon) and 'rekha' (line). Means moon-like beauty. A variant of Sasireka used for poetic elegance.”
- Maalaimathiyan — “Maalaimathiyan means "evening moon" in Tamil, combining maalai, "evening," with mathi, "moon."”
- Mehlika — “Moon-faced; beautiful”
- Sukhendu — “Moon of happiness”
- Ilamathiஇளமதி — “A poetic Tamil name meaning young moon, symbolizing growing wisdom, calm beauty, and a gentle, illuminating presence.”
- Somaசோமா — “A serene name referring to the moon or the nectar of immortality, symbolizing calmness, light, and spiritual refreshment.”
- Himashu — “Derived from words meaning the moon or a ray of light. It symbolizes coolness, peace, and brightness. Common for boys.”
- Inthujeyan — “From Tamil, meaning victorious moon. Used as a unique, celestial-inspired masculine name.”
- Jonaliজোনালী — “Jonali means moonlight, bringing brightness, peace, and soft light to people's lives.”
- Maan — “Means "the moon" or "light"; a common name in Filipino culture.”
- Shekara — “Moon or divine light”
- Mahrosh — “Derived from Arabic roots, this female name signifies a piece of the moon and carries the sense of being pleasant or charming.”
- Joystna — “Derived from 'Jyotsna', meaning moonlight. A melodic feminine name describing one who is illuminated by the moon.”
- Chitraचित्रा — “Meaning a picture or bright light, it also refers to a bright star and a lunar month.”
- Cynthia — “This Greek name represents the moon personified. It was an epithet for the goddess Artemis, born on Mount Cynthus.”
- Shashidharan — “Moon-bearer; Lord Shiva”
- Ayodhyanila — “Derived from Ayodhya, the historic Indian city, paired with nila, meaning "blue" or "moonlight."”
- Chandhanu — “A Sanskrit compound meaning moon-like in radiance. Used to describe a person who is cool, calm, and visually bright.”
- Savini — “Pertaining to the month of Saavan, One who prepares Soma, Nectar giving”
- Sudhamshu — “Moonbeam or ray of the moon”
- Tareshavadana — “Face of the moon or lord of stars”
- Tithyতিথি — “From Sanskrit 'Tithi', referring to a lunar day in the Hindu calendar.”
- Ainura — “Light of the moon”
- Gourachandra — “Fair or golden moon”
- Indhupri — “Beloved of the moon”
- Indumathy — “Full of wisdom like the moon”
- Shalanta — “A variation of the name Shalanda, often linked to the name Chandra, meaning 'moon' in Sanskrit.”
- Ampulli — “Ampulli is a spelling variant of Ambuli, a Tamil name meaning "moon."”
- Aysu — “Moon water”
- Chandisha — “Compound of 'chandra' (moon) and 'isha' (lord). Means lord of the moon, associated with tranquility and nighttime beauty.”
- Chandrabindu — “Refers to the crescent moon, often seen in the sky. Used as a celestial-inspired name for girls.”
- Dalchand — “Moon of the group or army”
- Ilampiraiyan — “Young crescent moon”
- Jitachandra — “One who has conquered the moon”
- Kalainila — “Moon of the arts”
- Sukchand — “Moon of happiness”
- Amritanshuअमृतांशु — “A Sanskrit name meaning 'rayed with nectar', typically referring to the Moon.”
- Athirai — “A Tamil name referring to the Ardra star, often denoting the first crescent or light.”
- Badrealam — “Full moon of the world”
- Bhalachandra — “One who wears the moon on his forehead”
- Himanshika — “A combination of 'him' (snow/cold) and 'anshu' (ray of light/moon). It means a part of the moon, suggesting coolness and serenity.”
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Full Moon names for boys
- Amari — “Amari is a modern name used in the US, linked to the Arabic amar 'moon' and the Hebrew Amaria, 'God has said'.”
- Karthikकार्तिक — “The god of war; a lunar month”
- Rakeshराकेश — “Lord of the full moon”
- Nilanநிலன் — “A beautiful name referring to the moon or the blue sky, symbolizing calmness, peace, and a serene nature that shines gently.”
- Mihara — “Moonlight or ray of light”
- Indhu — “Derived from the word for moon or moonlight. It represents peace, beauty, and coolness. Very popular as a girl's name.”
- Sasirekha — “From 'sasi' (moon) and 'rekha' (line). Means moon-like beauty. A variant of Sasireka used for poetic elegance.”
- Maalaimathiyan — “Maalaimathiyan means "evening moon" in Tamil, combining maalai, "evening," with mathi, "moon."”
- Nisu — “A derivative of the name Nishi, meaning moon or night”
- Sukhendu — “Moon of happiness”
- Kamaruddin — “Moon of the religion”
- PiraiSoodanபிறைசூடன் — “One who wears the crescent moon in his hair, which is a classic epithet for Lord Shiva, representing calmness.”
- Samarenduசமரேந்து — “A poetic name meaning the moon of the battlefield, symbolizing someone who remains calm and radiant even in difficult struggles.”
- Shasheeஷஷி — “A classic name for a boy meaning the moon, representing a peaceful nature and a cooling, bright influence.”
- Somaசோமா — “A serene name referring to the moon or the nectar of immortality, symbolizing calmness, light, and spiritual refreshment.”
- Himashu — “Derived from words meaning the moon or a ray of light. It symbolizes coolness, peace, and brightness. Common for boys.”
- Inthujeyan — “From Tamil, meaning victorious moon. Used as a unique, celestial-inspired masculine name.”
- Sasiசசி — “A traditional variation of the name meaning moon, it carries the qualities of peace, luminosity, and a gentle, reflective character.”
- Shashikiranशशिकिरण — “A Sanskrit name for boys that means moon light or the moon's rays, evoking a sense of calm and nighttime radiance.”
- Shekara — “Moon or divine light”
- Gaganachandraगगनचंद्र — “This Indian name poetically describes the moon as it appears in the vast sky.”
- Sarangसारंग — “Spotted deer; spotted deer, moon, sun, lord krishna”
- Cynthia — “This Greek name represents the moon personified. It was an epithet for the goddess Artemis, born on Mount Cynthus.”
- Himanshuहिमांशु — “The moon; cool rays”
- Shashidharan — “Moon-bearer; Lord Shiva”
- Ayodhyanila — “Derived from Ayodhya, the historic Indian city, paired with nila, meaning "blue" or "moonlight."”
- Chandhanu — “A Sanskrit compound meaning moon-like in radiance. Used to describe a person who is cool, calm, and visually bright.”
- Hyidhor — “Means "the one from the moon"; an Albanian name derived from the word for moon.”
- Sudhamshu — “Moonbeam or ray of the moon”
- Tareshavadana — “Face of the moon or lord of stars”
- Gourachandra — “Fair or golden moon”
- Indhupri — “Beloved of the moon”
- Indumathy — “Full of wisdom like the moon”
- Juuro — “Means moon; a Finnish name related to the word kuu, often used as a diminutive.”
- Kamarudin — “Moon of the religion”
- Kamarul — “Moon of perfection”
- Ampulli — “Ampulli is a spelling variant of Ambuli, a Tamil name meaning "moon."”
- Balachandran — “Moon crested Lord”
- Chandisha — “Compound of 'chandra' (moon) and 'isha' (lord). Means lord of the moon, associated with tranquility and nighttime beauty.”
- Dalchand — “Moon of the group or army”
- Fulendu — “From Sanskrit 'Phula' (full) and 'Indu' (moon); means the full moon. Used for boys to represent purity and beauty.”
- Ilampiraiyan — “Young crescent moon”
- Jitachandra — “One who has conquered the moon”
- Kalainila — “Moon of the arts”
- Kamariyon — “A modern variant of Kamari, of Arabic origin meaning "moonlight."”
- Sukchand — “Moon of happiness”
- Amritanshuअमृतांशु — “A Sanskrit name meaning 'rayed with nectar', typically referring to the Moon.”
- Athirai — “A Tamil name referring to the Ardra star, often denoting the first crescent or light.”
- Badrealam — “Full moon of the world”
- Bhalachandra — “One who wears the moon on his forehead”
- Chandhu — “Moon (diminutive)”
- Himanshika — “A combination of 'him' (snow/cold) and 'anshu' (ray of light/moon). It means a part of the moon, suggesting coolness and serenity.”
- Isainilavanஇசைநிலவன் — “The male counterpart to Isainila, meaning a man who is as peaceful and melodious as the moonlight, embodying artistic calm.”
- Kethu — “Refers to the descending node of the moon in Indian astrology. Used to mark the significance of celestial movements.”
- Krishnachandran — “The moon-like Krishna, beautiful and serene.”
- Miharah — “Moonlight or ray of light”
- Schandrasekaran — “One who wears the moon on their crown, referring to Lord Shiva.”
- Shashivarnam — “Meaning moon-colored or as bright as the moon. Used to signify beauty, radiance, and a cool, calm personality.”
- Somkarசோம்கார் — “A name related to the creator of the moon or one who possesses lunar qualities, representing light and creation.”
- Camarri — “A modern variation of the Arabic name Kamari, which means "moonlight."”
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