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Lunaria Pronunciation

Lunaria is pronounced loo-NAIR-ee-ah /luˈnɛr.i.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Latin lunaria, 'of the moon' (from luna, 'the moon') — also the botanical name of the honesty plant, whose seed-pods shine like moonsLow

In 30 seconds: Of the moon; the honesty plant: Lunaria is Latin 'of the moon'. Lyrical, celestial, and warm (said 'loo-NAIR-ee-ah').

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MeaningFrom Latin lunaria, 'of the moon' (from luna, 'the moon') — also the botanical name of the honesty plant, whose seed-pods shine like moons

U.S. rank (2024)#6798 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 44

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Lunaria comes from Latin lunaria, 'of the moon' (from luna, 'the moon') — also the botanical name of the honesty plant, whose translucent seed-pods shine like small moons. A lyrical, celestial word/botanical name (said 'loo-NAIR-ee-ah'; nickname Luna).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, of-the-moon at the root, and celestial.

Did you know? Lunaria means 'of the moon' in Latin (from luna, 'the moon') — also the botanical name of the honesty plant, whose seed-pods shine like little moons — a lyrical, celestial name (said 'loo-NAIR-ee-ah').

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Lunaria — Latin/botanical

Variations

LunaLunara

Nicknames

Luna

Themes & Styles

Latin Word-name Celestial Nature-name

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Aurelia— shares Lunaria's Latin roots

Antonia— echoes that soft -ia sound

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Lunaria?

Lunaria is pronounced loo-NAIR-ee-ah (/luˈnɛr.i.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Lunaria said aloud.

How do you say Lunaria?

Lunaria is said loo-NAIR-ee-ah (/luˈnɛr.i.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Lunaria said aloud.

What does the name Lunaria mean?

Lunaria is Latin for 'of the moon' (and the botanical name of the honesty plant).

Is Lunaria a boy or girl name?

Lunaria is a girl's name.

How popular is Lunaria?

Lunaria is a very rare name in the U.S.