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Luke Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "luke" is "light-giving", and is used often for "boys".

Name
luke
Meaning
light-giving
Pronunciation
/luːk/
Used for
boys
Syllables
1

Luke Name Details

Luke is derived from the Latin name Lucas, which in turn is believed to have derived from the Greek name Loukas. The name Luke is most famously associated with Saint Luke the Evangelist, the author of the third Gospel and the Acts of the Apostles in the Bible. Luke has been a popular name in English-speaking countries since the Middle Ages and continues to be a well-loved choice for baby boys.

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