Luke

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Luke has multiple meanings, including "from Lucania", "man from Lucania", "light-giving", and "illumination".
Pronunciation
LOOK
LOOK(English)
Popularity
According to data from the United States Social Security Administration, Luke is a fairly popular name ranking #29 in the year 2020. It is also quite popular in other English-speaking countries, including the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia.

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Luke Name meanings & History

The name Luke is of Greek origin and is derived from the name Loukas which means "from Lucania". Lucania was an ancient region in Italy. It is also believed to be a shortened form of the name Lucas, which means "light-giving" or "illumination". The name Luke has multiple meanings, including "from Lucania", "man from Lucania", "light-giving", and "illumination". Luke is primarily used as a boy's name, although it can also be given to girls in rare cases. It is a popular choice for parents who want a simple yet strong name that is easy to spell and pronounce. It is commonly used as a first name or as part of a double-barrelled name, such as Luke James or Luke Alexander.

Zodiac Sign of Luke: Lover Taurus,Logical Libra

Synonyms of Luke:

L: Lazy,Languid,Lovely,Liaison,Legal,Luscious,Lover

U: Understanding,Utopia,Universality,Undermining,Unity

K: Kundalini,Karma,Karate,Kind

E: Entertain,Exaggerate,Enliven,Environment,Enlighten,Expressive

Luke is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people named Luke include the actor Luke Evans, the musician Luke Bryan, and the professional golfer Luke Donald. Additionally, the Biblical figure of Saint Luke is widely revered and celebrated in Christian tradition.

2.) LUKE (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: Middle English and Anglo-French form of Lucas. See LUCAS. The name is borne in the Bible by one of the four evangelists, the author of the third Gospel, Luke, and the Acts of the Apostles. (LUKE)


3.) Luke (Male)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: From Lucanus

Other Forms: Louke, Luc


4.) Luke (Female)

Usage: American

Meanings: (American) bouncy

Other Forms: Luc, Luka, Lukey, Lukie


5.) LUKE (Male)

Usage: American

Meanings: Middle English and Anglo-French form of Lucas. See LUCAS. The name is borne in the Bible by one of the four evangelists, the author of the third Gospel, Luke, and the Acts of the Apostles. (LUKE)


6.) Luke (Female)

Usage: Basque

Meanings: The name Luke means "light-giving" or "light-bringer". It is also sometimes interpreted as "the one who brings the good news".


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Cartoon of Luke

Description: Luke is a name of Greek origin. It comes from the name Loukas, which means "from Lucania", a region in southern Italy. The name Luke means "light-giving" or "light-bringer". It is also sometimes interpreted as "the one who brings the good news". Coined by Sabino Arana Goiri and Koldo Elizalde as a Basque equivalent of Lucía and Lucie. Luke is used as a first name for boys. It is a popular choice for parents who are looking for a traditional name with a strong meaning.

Famous People

Famous people named Luke include actor Luke Wilson, musician Luke Bryan, and filmmaker Luke Greenfield. In addition, Luke Skywalker is a famous fictional character from the Star Wars franchise.

7.) Luke (Unisex)

Usage:

Meanings: "light-giving" or "illumination"


cartoon of the name Luke
Cartoon of Luke

Description: "light-giving" or "illumination". Coined by Sabino Arana Goiri and Koldo Elizalde as a Basque equivalent of Lucía and Lucie. Luke is primarily used as a given name for boys, although it has occasionally been used for girls. It is a common name in Christian families, due to its association with the Gospel author.

Famous People

Famous people named Luke include Luke Skywalker, the protagonist of the Star Wars films; Luke Wilson, an actor; Luke Bryan, a country singer; and Luke Ridnour, a retired NBA player.

8.) Luke (Male)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) worshipful

Other Forms: Luc, Lucc, Luk, Lukus


9.) Luke (Male)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) a form of Lucius. Bible: companion of Saint Paul and author of the third Gospel of the New Testament.

Other Forms: Luchok, Luck, Luk, Lukacs, Luken, Lukes, Lukyan, Lusio


10.) LUKE (Male)

Usage: Biblical

Meanings: A name of debated origin. See LUKE (English Names). It is borne in the Bible by one of the four evangelists, a physician and author of the New Testament books of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles. (LUKE)


11.) LUKE (Male)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: Middle English and Anglo-French form of Lucas (light; man from Lucania). See LUCAS. The name is borne in the Bible by one of the four evangelists, a doctor and author of the third Gospel, Luke, and the Acts of the Apostles. Lúcás is the Gaelic form. (LUKE)


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