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Luca
International form of Lucas
Origin
Latin
Used in
ende
Origin and meaning of Luca
Luca is the form used in Italy and much of Europe of the Latin Lucas, traced to lux, 'light', or read as 'man from Lucania'. It is the name of Saint Luke the Evangelist, author of the third Gospel and patron of doctors and painters. Extremely common for boys in Italy and loved in German-speaking lands too; curiously, in Hungary (Luca) and elsewhere it can also be a girl's name. Variants: Lucas, Luka, Luke.
Variants around the world
How Luca sounds in other languages.
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Famous people
- Luca Pacioli— mathematician
- Luca della Robbia— sculptor
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Luca mean?
The name Luca means International form of Lucas.
What is the origin of the name Luca?
Origin of Luca: Latin.
What are the international variants of the name Luca?
International variants of Luca: Lucas, Luka, Luke, Lukas, and Luc.