How do you pronounce 明月?

明月 is pronounced míng yuè in Mandarin Chinese.

Is 明月 a boy's or a girl's name?

明月 is a unisex Chinese name, used for both boys and girls.

What is the surname in 明月?

The surname is 明, and the given name is 月.

Is 明月 a common Chinese name?

明月 is uncommon, and reads as luminous, poetic, serene, elegant, clear.

明月 (míng yuè) — Chinese unisex name meaning “luminous, poetic”

明月 (míng yuè) is a Chinese unisex name that reads as luminous, poetic, serene, elegant, clear.

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The characters in 明月

Character	Role	Strokes	Meaning
明	Surname	8	This character means "bright," "clear," "intelligent," or "understand." When combined with "月" (moon), it emphasizes the moon's brilliance and clarity.
月	Given name	4	This character means "moon." In Chinese culture, the moon is a symbol of beauty, tranquility, gentleness, and often represents women. It is also associated with contemplation and poetic sentiments.

What 明月 means

The name "Ming Yue" literally translates to "Bright Moon." It evokes images of a luminous, clear moon in the night sky, symbolizing purity, serenity, beauty, and often a guiding or illuminating presence. It suggests a person who is clear-minded, gentle, and possesses a quiet radiance.

Related Chinese names

With the surname 明

With the character 月

Frequently asked questions

What does the name 明月 mean?: 明月 (míng yuè) is a Chinese unisex name that reads as luminous, poetic, serene, elegant, clear.
How do you pronounce 明月?: 明月 is pronounced míng yuè in Mandarin Chinese.
Is 明月 a boy's or a girl's name?: 明月 is a unisex Chinese name, used for both boys and girls.
What is the surname in 明月?: The surname is 明, and the given name is 月.
Is 明月 a common Chinese name?: 明月 is uncommon, and reads as luminous, poetic, serene, elegant, clear.