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Lucia

Light

Origin

Latin

Used in

itesdero

Popularity

#51 in the Italian baby-name ranking

Origin and meaning of Lucia

Lucia comes from the Latin lux, 'light' — 'luminous, light-bearer'. Much of its fortune is owed to Saint Lucy of Syracuse, a martyr honoured as protector of eyesight and celebrated on 13 December with festivals of light across Europe. Widespread in Italy, Spain and Scandinavia, it remains a warm, timeless classic.

Variants around the world

How Lucia sounds in other languages.

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Famous people

  • Santa Lucia di Siracusasaint

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