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Lunella
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Lunella is an Italian diminutive of the name Lune or Luna.
What does the name Lunella mean?
The name Lunella, an Italian diminutive of Lune and Luna, can be translated into English as 'the little moon', 'the moonlet', or simply 'the moon'. Its roots lie in the Old French word la lune as well as in the Latin lūna and lūnae, both of which mean 'the moon'. Other variants include Loune, Lunea, and Lunelle.
Where does the name Lunella come from?
The origin of the name Lunella is both Old French and Latin, which is reflected in the meaning 'the little moon'.
How do you pronounce Lunella?
The pronunciation of Lunella is three syllables and sounds like 'Lu-nel-la' [luˈnɛla]. The dark u sound provides a calm and rounded beginning. The double l structure gives the name a flowing, soft middle before the open ending harmoniously fades away. Lunella has a gentle and melodic sound - soft, friendly, and sonically warm.
Popularity
In Germany, Lunella is considered a rare name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of most common female first names. In the last ten years, Lunella has been used as a first name less than 10 times, placing it 11,442nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 13,070th. For the worldwide popularity and frequency of Lunella, you can find the rankings of recent years in the name charts of various countries.
Nicknames & pet names
Ella / Lulu / Luna / Lune
Frequently asked questions about the name Lunella
What does the name Lunella mean?
The name Lunella means 'the little moon' and is an Italian diminutive of Lune and Luna.
Where does the name Lunella come from?
Lunella has its roots in Old French and Latin, derived from 'la lune' and 'lūna'.
How popular is the name Lunella?
Lunella is common in Italy, but less known in other countries and belongs to the rarer names.