Boy Names
Boy names related to the moon
64 names
64 names whose meaning is connected with the moon.
- Rakesh♂राकेशLord of the full-moon night
- Chandra♂चन्द्रThe moon
- Shashi♂शशीThe moon
- Himanshu♂हिमांशुCool-rayed one
- Ramchandra♂रामचन्द्रRama, gentle as the moon
- Shashank♂शशांकThe moon
- Junu♂♀जुनुLittle moon
- Rajnish♂रजनीशLord of the night
- Som♂सोमMoon
- Rohini♂♀रोहिणीRed one
- Mayank♂मयङ्कMoon, literally the one marked with a deer
- Sashank♂शशांकThe moon
- Chandramani♂चन्द्रमणिMoon jewel
- Dawa♂दावाTibetan/Sherpa word for moon
- Sashi♂♀शशीThe moon
- Saumya♂♀सौम्यGentle, soft, mild
- Shasank♂शशांकThe moon
- Chanda♂♀चन्दाThe moon
- Himansu♂हिमांशुCool-rayed one
- Kumud♂♀कुमुदWhite water lily or lotus that blooms at night
- Nishee♂♀निशीNight
- Punam♂♀पूनमFull moon night
- Shashanka♂शशांकThe moon
- Chandrashekhar♂चन्द्रशेखरOne who wears the moon on his crest
- Jyotsna♂♀ज्योत्स्नाMoonlight
- Rajnesh♂रजनेशLord of the night, the moon
- Shashikant♂शशिकान्तBeloved of the moon
- Sudhanshu♂सुधांशुThe moon, whose rays are like nectar
- Taranath♂तारानाथLord of the stars
- Chand♂♀चन्दThe moon
- Chandesh♂चन्देशLord of the moon
- Chandrabhawan♂चन्द्रभवनAbode or palace of the moon
- Chandrakant♂चन्द्रकान्तBeloved of the moon
- Chandrika♂♀चन्द्रिकाMoonlight
- Chhanda♂छन्दThe moon
- Cynthia♂♀सिन्थियाOf Mount Kynthos
- Donipolo♂दोनिपोलोSun and moon
- Hemchandra♂हेमचन्द्रGolden moon
- Phoolchand♂फूलचन्दFlower moon
- Rajanish♂रजनीशLord of the night
- Sasank♂शशांकThe moon
- Shasanka♂शशांकThe moon
- Shubhendu♂शुभेन्दुAuspicious moon
- Sudhakar♂सुधाकरMine of nectar
- Sudhansu♂सुधांशुThe moon, whose rays are like nectar
- Amalendu♂अमलेंदुSpotless moon
- Bimlendu♂बिम्लेंदुPure moon
- Chandreshwar♂चन्द्रेश्वरLord of the moon
- Dhawa♂धावाTibetan/Sherpa word for moon
- Gopichand♂गोपीचन्दMoon among cowherds
- Jyotshana♂ज्योत्स्नाMoonlight, moonlit night
- Kamar♂कमरThe moon, bright and beautiful
- Kulchandra♂कुलचन्द्रMoon of the family
- Lunar♂लुनारOf the moon
- Nishith♂निशिथMidnight
- Purnendu♂पूर्णेन्दुFull moon
- Rakes♂राकेसLord of the full-moon night
- Shashidhar♂शशिधरBearer of the moon
- Shshanka♂शशांकThe moon, marked with a hare
- Soma♂सोमMoon
- Someshwor♂सोमेश्वरLord of the moon
- Chandr♂चन्द्रThe moon
- Dharmachandra♂धर्मचन्द्रMoon of righteousness
- Sashang♂शशांकThe moon
Guide
Boy names related to the moon in Nepali
The moon gives Nepali names a cool, quiet quality. This page brings together 64 names for boys linked to the moon, and 12 of them are also given to girls. Some name the moon directly, like Chandra and Som, while others describe its light, the night it rules, or the softness people find in it.
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Direct words for the moon
Chandra means the moon, bright and calm. Som means moon, and also the sacred Soma drink of Vedic ritual.
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Poetic descriptions
Shashi and Shashank mean the moon, literally one marked with a hare. Himanshu means the cool-rayed one.
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Lord of the night
Rakesh means lord of the full-moon night. Rajnish means lord of the night, the moon itself.
Nepali boy names that mean moon
Chandra (चन्द्र) means the moon, one who is bright and calm. Som (सोम) means moon, and also the sacred Soma drink of Vedic ritual. Shashi (शशी) means the moon, literally one marked with a hare. Shashank (शशांक) carries the same meaning and a longer, more formal sound. Mayank means moon, the one marked with a deer. Himanshu (हिमांशु) means the cool-rayed one, a poetic name for the moon. See the full set on our page of names meaning moon.
Full moon, moonlight and a gentle nature
Rakesh (राकेश) means lord of the full-moon night. Rajnish means lord of the night, the moon. Chandramani (चन्द्रमणि) means moon jewel, the moonstone. Saumya means gentle, soft and mild, calm and pleasant like the moon. Ramchandra means Rama, gentle as the moon. Dawa (दावा) is a Tibetan and Sherpa word for moon, and also a name for Monday. If you are comparing this theme with others, the guide to choosing a Nepali baby name is a good next stop.
Tips for parents
- Pick a direct moon word like Chandra or Som if you want the meaning to be clear at once.
- Himanshu and Saumya lean gentle, while Rakesh and Rajnish sound more formal; say both kinds with your surname.
- Shashi and Shashank share a root, so decide whether you want the short form or the longer one before registration.
- Junu, meaning little moon, is an affectionate option that works for a son or a daughter.
Frequently asked questions
What are some Nepali boy names related to the moon?
Chandra, Som, Shashi, Shashank, Mayank and Himanshu all mean the moon or describe it. Chandra and Som are the plainest words, while Himanshu means the cool-rayed one.
What does the name Rakesh mean?
Rakesh means lord of the full-moon night, and also the moon. It is written राकेश in Devanagari. Rajnish has a similar sense, meaning lord of the night.
Which moon names are short and easy to say?
Som, Shashi and Dawa are short and simple. Dawa is a Tibetan and Sherpa word for moon, and it also names Monday.
Are any of these names given to girls too?
Twelve of the names in this group are also given to girls, including Junu and Saumya. Our girl names meaning moon page covers the theme from that side.