Where does “luna” come from?
Luna derives from Latin luna, from Proto-Italic louksnā, from Proto-Indo-European lewk-, a root meaning to shine or be bright.
luna (English): A luna moth: a member of species "Actias luna"; A...
Definitions
- A luna moth: a member of species "Actias luna"; A...
Ancestry of “luna”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | luna | the Moon; a month; a night |
| 2 | Middle English | lune | The celestial body closest to the Earth,... |
| 3 | Old French | lune | the Moon |
| 4 | Latin | lūna | — |
| 5 | Old Latin | losna | — |
| 6 | Proto-Italic | louksnā | moon |
| 7 | Proto-Indo-European | lówksneh₂ | moon |
| 8 | Proto-Indo-European | lewḱ- | lynx |
| 9 | Proto-Indo-European | lewk- | bright; to shine; to see |