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April 25, 2024

The name of the day: Luna

Etymology of given name Luna
The first name Luna comes from Latin and means "moon". This first name is carried by about 13,000 people and is even among the top 100 national. The Luna are honored on Holy Diana Day, June 9th.

History
In Roman mythology, Luna is the goddess of the moon. She marks the passage of time with her brother Sol, the God of the Sun, and thus symbolizes the cycle of the Seasons. Over many centuries, the moon was for many peoples, an important deity that relates to the woman and also to the life-giving power of life. Artemis, Diana, Isis and many other goddesses were the representations. Afterwards first name Luna first began to spread in Spanish-speaking countries in the early 20th century. In France and Belgium it was only in the 1990s that the first name Luna has become popular, to the point of placing in the top 30 Walloon and top 100 national. This year, Luna should be in the 62e rank of this list.

Character
Luna is a generous and enthusiastic young woman. In her professional life, she knows how to adapt, but she prefers to leave others the initiative to lead. In her personal life Luna is a sensitive person but is always there to help her family and friends.



THE STORY BEHIND LUNA (April 2024)