MySQL MONTHNAME() Function
Example
Return the full name of the month for a date:
SELECT MONTHNAME("2017-06-15");
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Definition and Usage
The MONTHNAME() function returns the full name of the month for a date.
Syntax
MONTHNAME(date)Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| date | Required. The date or datetime value from which to extract the full month name |
Technical Details
| Works in: | MySQL 5.7, MySQL 5.6, MySQL 5.5, MySQL 5.1, MySQL 5.0, MySQL 4.1, MySQL 4.0, MySQL 3.23 |
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More Examples
Example
Return the full name of the month for a date:
SELECT MONTHNAME("2017-06-15 09:34:21");
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Example
Return the full name of the month for the current system date:
SELECT MONTHNAME(CURDATE());
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