Lluna
Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Lluna
Lluna is the Catalan word for "moon," derived from Latin "luna" with the characteristic Catalan double-L phonetic feature.
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Etymology
Lluna is the Catalan word for "moon," derived from Latin "luna" with the characteristic Catalan double-L phonetic feature. The name carries the literal meaning of the celestial body and is used as a given name primarily in Catalan-speaking regions.
The name is used in Catalonia and other Catalan-speaking areas of Spain, France, and the Balearic Islands, with no specific religious affiliation; it reflects the cultural practice of using nature-derived names in Catalan naming traditions. There is no significant historical context of notable bearers, as it remains a relatively modern and uncommon given name.
Lluna currently ranks #5,137 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2003.
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