Luna

American  

[loo-nuh] / ˈlu nə /

noun

1. the ancient Roman goddess personifying the moon, sometimes identified with Diana.

2. (in alchemy) silver.

3. (lowercase) Also the crescent-shaped receptacle within the monstrance, for holding the consecrated Host in an upright position.

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Luna ¹ British  

/ ˈluːnə /

noun

1. the alchemical name for silver

2. Greek counterpart: Selene.  the Roman goddess of the moon

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Luna ² British  

/ ˈluːnɪk, ˈluːnə /

noun

1. any of a series of Soviet lunar space-probes, one of which, Luna 9 , made the first soft landing on the moon (1966)

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Etymology

Origin of Luna

From the Latin word lūna the moon

Example Sentences

He said Luna has now expedited the case, and he’s hoping to get his building permit in April.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Before he was elected sheriff, Luna criticized the actions of the first responders who took pictures and shared them.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Super Micro also said Friday it had appointed DeAnna Luna as acting chief compliance officer.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

Super Micro also appointed DeAnna Luna to the role of chief compliance officer, effectively splitting the compliance and CFO roles, according to Chokshi.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

When class is over, Luna and I gather up our things and head outside.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison