Moon

Moon Meaning & Origin

About Moon
The name "Moon" is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "mōna," which means "moon." It is a unisex name that symbolizes the celestial body that orbits the Earth, often associated with beauty, mystery, and tranquility. The name "Moon" can also be seen as a representation of femininity, as the moon has been historically linked to goddesses and the cycles of life.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Moon is considered a unisex name, and is used by both males 26.81% and females 73.19%, based on recent birth statistics.

Moon Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 38.24% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
MN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M050
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M UW1 N
🌐 IPA
/mun/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Moon in Braille

Here's how to represent Moon in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Moon in braille

How to Spell the Name Moon in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Moon using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Moon in sign language

Numerology