Indian Baby Names Inspired by the Moon (2026)
Gentle, poetic names drawn from the moon and moonlight — for boys and girls, each with a checked meaning.
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The moon has always been beloved in Indian names — a symbol of calm, beauty and cool, gentle light. From Chandra (the moon god) to Jyotsna (moonlight), moon-inspired names are soft, poetic and timeless.
This list gathers every name in our collection linked to the moon. Each links to its own page with origin, region, popularity signal and numerology.
Names that mean the moon or moonlight
Showing 35 of 35 names, most common first. Tap any name for its full meaning, origin, region and numerology.
The moon in Indian names
Chandra is the Sanskrit word for the moon and the moon god, and it forms many names (Chandra, Chandana, Chandani/moonlight). Shashi and Indu are older poetic words for the moon, while Jyotsna and Chandrakala mean moonlight and a phase of the moon.
These names suit a child you picture as calm and luminous — the moon’s two great associations in Indian thought.
Frequently asked questions
What Indian name means moon?
Chandra is the direct word for the moon; Shashi and Indu are poetic alternatives, and Jyotsna means moonlight.
Are moon names for boys or girls?
Both — Chandra and Shashi are used across genders, while Jyotsna and Chandrakala are usually girls’ names.
What does Chandrakala mean?
Chandrakala means a phase (digit) of the moon, or moonlight — a poetic, elegant girl’s name.
Are the meanings verified?
Yes — each meaning is checked against widely-accepted sources.
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Formulas are verified against official or authoritative sources and reflect rules known as of 9 July 2026. Universities can revise conversion rules — always confirm with your examination cell for official submissions.