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Luke

Luke is a boy’s name of Greek origin, meaning “from Lucania,” which refers to a city in southern Italy. This classic name is known around the world and takes different forms in various countries. With roots in Christianity through Luke the Evangelist, this name can have a positive influence on your little one whether you raise him in faith or not. The figure is known for leading others towards the faith by writing a large portion of the New Testament. Another leading Luke is Luke Skywalker, the hero your little one can look to for out-of-this-world inspiration. With many celebrities and fictional characters to seek guidance in, it will be up to baby Luke whether he chooses to embrace the light—or the dark—side of life.
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Meaning

From Lucania

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Pronunciation

loo-k

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Traits

  • Kind-hearted
  • Brave
  • Loyal
  • Adventurous

Compatibility

Luke pairs well with classic names like Matthew or Emily for siblings. As a middle name, it complements longer first names beautifully. This name is versatile and fits well in both traditional and modern naming styles.

Kind-hearted Brave Loyal Adventurous

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Luke Bryan

Luke Bryan

Musician

Born: July 17, 1976 · Leesburg, Georgia, USA

Portrait of Luke Perry

Luke Perry

Actor

Born: October 11, 1966 · Mansfield, Ohio, USA

Portrait of Luke Combs

Luke Combs

Musician

Born: March 2, 1990 · Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Portrait of Luke Evans

Luke Evans

Actor, Singer

Born: April 15, 1979 · Pontypool, Wales

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Luke Original form
  • Lukas Greek
  • Lucas Latin
  • Лука Russian
  • لوقا Arabic
  • לוק Hebrew
  • Devanagari
  • Chinese
  • Japanese

Cultural Adaptations

  • ल्यूक (Lyūk) Devanagari
  • 盧克 (Lùkè) Chinese
  • ルーク (Rūku) Japanese

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Frequently Asked Questions about Luke

What does Luke mean?
From Lucania
What is the origin of Luke?
Luke has Greek origins.
Is Luke popular?
Luke has been viewed 97 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Luke?
Similar names include Kaitlyn, Rayan, Ike, Abubakar, Yuki.
How do you pronounce Luke?
Luke is pronounced loo-k.

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