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Luke
Bringer of light (English Lucas)
Origin
Latin
Used in
en
Origin and meaning of Luke
Luke is the English form of the Latin Lucas, from the Greek Loukas, 'from Lucania' or linked to lux 'light' — hence 'light-bringing'. It owes much of its fame to Saint Luke the Evangelist, author of the third Gospel and patron of doctors and painters. It is very common across the English-speaking world, from the UK to the USA and Australia. It matches the Italian Luca. It evokes light, clarity and a reassuring quality.
Variants around the world
How Luke is said in other languages.
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Famous people
- San Luca Evangelista— saint
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