| Meaning | moon |
| Origin | Portuguese |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 3 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Syllabification | Lua |
Lua carries a celestial quality that feels both modern and timeless. This name possesses a gentle luminosity, evoking images of moonlit evenings and quiet wonder. Parents drawn to Lua often appreciate its simplicity paired with its ethereal nature. The two-syllable structure makes it easy to pronounce across multiple languages, while maintaining distinctive character. Lua works beautifully as both a given name and in combination with longer middle names, providing versatility in naming choices. The name has gained recognition in recent years among parents seeking alternatives to more common celestial-inspired names. Its soft phonetic quality lends itself well to various personality types, from artistic and dreamy to strong and determined. Lua stands out in classroom settings without being difficult to spell or remember, striking that perfect balance many parents seek. The name carries a contemporary feel while avoiding trendy suffixes that might date it to a particular era.
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| Lua Blanco | Brazilian actress and singer |
| Lua Leirner | Brazilian sculptor |
| Lua Morena | Brazilian singer |
| Lua Nova | Brazilian model |
| Lua Procópio | Brazilian artist |
| Lua Branca | Brazilian film director |
| Lua Dalmázio | Brazilian writer |
| Lua Costa | Brazilian actress |
| Lua Barreto | Brazilian musician |
| Lua Rios | Brazilian journalist |
| Lua McMillan | American actress |
| Lua Valentia | Italian fashion designer |
| Lua Rivera | Spanish painter |
| Lua Monique | French singer |
| Lua Nascimento | Portuguese poet |
| Lua Petrus | Romanian photographer |
| Lua Ho | Vietnamese actress |
| Lua Zhang | Chinese musician |
| Lua Amari | Moroccan dancer |
| Lua Haddad | Lebanese architect |
| Lua Carter | Protagonist of a romance novel |
| Lua Ramirez | Character in a mystery book |
| Lua Wilson | Lead character in an adventure video game |
| Lua Anderson | Protagonist of a drama film |
| Lua Thompson | Character in a thriller novel |
| Lua Rodriguez | Lead character of a graphic novel series |
| Lua Garcia | Protagonist of a fantasy book |
| Lua Foster | Character in a sci-fi TV series |
| Lua Smith | Lead character in a crime novel |
| Lua Peterson | Protagonist of a young adult novel |
| Lua Clarke | Character in a dystopian novel |
| Lua Brooks | Lead character of a mystery film |
| Lua Taylor | Protagonist of a coming-of-age novel |
| Lua Martinez | Character in a historical fiction book |
| Lua Johnson | Lead character of a superhero comic series |
| Lua Reyes | Protagonist of a psychological thriller |
| Lua Simmons | Character in a time-traveling adventure |
| Lua Adams | Lead character of a supernatural TV show |