Luke
[luːk]Meaning
English form of Latin Lucas, from Greek Loukas, probably meaning "from Lucania".
Background Story
Luke is the English form of the Latin name Lucas, which comes from the Greek Loukas, probably a shortened form of Loukanos, meaning "from Lucania", a region in southern Italy; it could alternatively derive from the Latin name Lucius. As an English name it has been in use since the 12th century alongside the Latin form Lucas, and both became popular throughout the English-speaking world towards the end of the 20th century.
Variations
Lucas, Lucian, Luca
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Luca
Italian and Romanian form of Lucas, from Luke.
Lucas
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Lucian
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