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Luna is a captivating and distinctive feminine name originating from Latin, where 'Luna' means 'moon'. The name carries with it all the enchantment and mystery attributed to this fascinating celestial body that has accompanied humanity since time immemorial. In ancient Roman culture, Luna was the primary moon goddess, equivalent to the Greek goddess Selene. She was depicted as a beautiful woman riding a silver chariot drawn by white horses, traversing the night sky and spreading her soft, mysterious light upon the earth. The goddess Luna was considered a symbol of femininity, fertility, cyclicality, and renewal, and was especially revered by women seeking her blessing in matters of fertility and childbirth. In Hebrew and Jewish culture, although the name Luna does not appear in biblical sources, it has gained significant popularity especially among Italian and Spanish Jews in recent centuries. The moon holds a central place in Jewish tradition, as the Hebrew calendar is a lunisolar calendar, with months determined by lunar cycles. Rosh Chodesh, the beginning of the Hebrew month, is set according to the appearance of the new moon and was considered a special holiday particularly for women. Tradition tells that women received special status in celebrating Rosh Chodesh as compensation for not participating in the sin of the Golden Calf. The connection between the moon, its cyclicality, and feminine principles is deep and rooted in many cultures, and therefore the name Luna carries meanings of renewal, life cycles, and feminine power. In modern times, the name Luna has experienced a remarkable revival worldwide and has become one of the most popular names in recent decades. In Israel, the name gained increasing popularity from the 2000s onward, especially among families seeking a name with an international sound and deep meaning. The name conveys romance, poetry, and a sense of magic, suitable for a wide range of lifestyles and worldviews. It is particularly popular among families who value aesthetics, art, and culture, and seek a name that expresses uniqueness and delicacy. The name Luna also carries meanings of light in darkness, hope, and spiritual illumination, as the moon lights up the night and guides the way during dark hours. It is a name that combines classical beauty with modern freshness, perfect for a girl whose parents wish to give her a name with deep meaning, aesthetic beauty, and a connection to nature and the cosmos.

לוּנָה

Luna | Louna

Girl

Yes

In Kabbalah, the moon symbolizes the world of creation and inner contemplation. The name Luna represents the receptive feminine force that reflects divine light and transmits it to the material world. The moon in Kabbalah is connected to the sefirot of Yesod and Malchut, expressing the principle of reception and reflection of the divine abundance from above. The name carries the mystery of spiritual cyclicality and constant renewal.

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Luna Lovegood (Harry Potter character) | Luna Blaise (American actress) | Luna Maya (Indonesian actress) | Chrissy Teigen's daughter Luna Simone Stephens

ליאנה | לינה | אלונה | לוטם | לירון | נועה | מאיה

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