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The Name Moon - Origin and Meaning of Moon
  



The Name Moon - Origin and Meaning of Moon


Gender

Feminine

Origin of the Name Moon

Greek

Usage of the Name Moon

English

Meaning of the Name Moon

The name Moon means "moon" from the name of the Earth's natural satellite. The word "moon" itself is derived, via Latin, Old High German, Old English and Middle English, from the Greek word "mēnē" meaning "moon".

Famous Bearers

Bearers of the name include Moon Zappa (born 1967), an American actress, musician, and author; Moon Bloodgood (born 1975), an American actress and model; Soleil Moon Frye (born 1976), an American actress, film director, and screenwriter.
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