Lua

Meaning moon
Origin Portuguese
Gender Girl
Popularity Moderate
Length 3
Syllables 1
Syllabification Lua

About 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.

Variations of Name Lua

Luna
Lula
Louise
Luciana

Names Similar to Lua

Luna
Luana
Lula
Lara
Leah

Nicknames for Lua

Lu
Lulu
Lua

Famous People Named Lua

Lua BlancoBrazilian actress and singer
Lua LeirnerBrazilian sculptor
Lua MorenaBrazilian singer
Lua NovaBrazilian model
Lua ProcópioBrazilian artist
Lua BrancaBrazilian film director
Lua DalmázioBrazilian writer
Lua CostaBrazilian actress
Lua BarretoBrazilian musician
Lua RiosBrazilian journalist
Lua McMillanAmerican actress
Lua ValentiaItalian fashion designer
Lua RiveraSpanish painter
Lua MoniqueFrench singer
Lua NascimentoPortuguese poet
Lua PetrusRomanian photographer
Lua HoVietnamese actress
Lua ZhangChinese musician
Lua AmariMoroccan dancer
Lua HaddadLebanese architect

Characters Named Lua

Lua CarterProtagonist of a romance novel
Lua RamirezCharacter in a mystery book
Lua WilsonLead character in an adventure video game
Lua AndersonProtagonist of a drama film
Lua ThompsonCharacter in a thriller novel
Lua RodriguezLead character of a graphic novel series
Lua GarciaProtagonist of a fantasy book
Lua FosterCharacter in a sci-fi TV series
Lua SmithLead character in a crime novel
Lua PetersonProtagonist of a young adult novel
Lua ClarkeCharacter in a dystopian novel
Lua BrooksLead character of a mystery film
Lua TaylorProtagonist of a coming-of-age novel
Lua MartinezCharacter in a historical fiction book
Lua JohnsonLead character of a superhero comic series
Lua ReyesProtagonist of a psychological thriller
Lua SimmonsCharacter in a time-traveling adventure
Lua AdamsLead character of a supernatural TV show

Other Popular Names Beginning with L

Lara
Lavender
Lilliana
Lorraine
Lola
Lucy
Lesly
Linda
Layne
Lilith