MySQL MONTHNAME() Function
Definition and Usage
The MONTHNAME() function returns the name of the month for a given date.
Syntax
MONTHNAME(date)
Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| date | Required. The date or datetime value to extract the month name from |
Technical Details
| Works in: | From MySQL 4.0 |
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More Examples
Example
Return the name of the month for a date:
SELECT MONTHNAME("2017-06-15 09:34:21");
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Example
Return the name of the month for the current system date:
SELECT MONTHNAME(CURDATE());
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