Luca

What does the baby name Luca mean? Learn about what Luca means, its history & origin, popularity in our random name database, pronunciation, similar names, nicknames & spelling variations.

Luca - Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Spelling of Luca: L-U-C-A, is a 4-letter male given name.
Pronunciation of Luca: LOO-kə; loo KA
Meaning of Luca: Person from lucania, italy, from lucania, bringer of light, man from lucania.
Origin of Luca: The name 'Luca' has its origins in Italy. It is derived from the Latin name 'Lucas', which in turn comes from the Greek name 'Loukas'. 'Loukas' is a shortened form of the Greek name 'Loukanos', meaning 'man from Lucania'. Lucania was an ancient region in southern Italy.; Greek Names; Italian Names
Similar Names, Nicknames, & Spelling Variations of Luca: Lucas; Luce; Lucian; Luciano; Lucianus; Lucias; Lucio; Lucius; Lucjan; Luka; Lukas; Luke; Luken; Lukianos; Lukyan
Popularity of Luca: The popularity of the name 'Luca' has been steadily increasing in recent years. It is a popular choice for baby boys in many countries around the world. In the United States, 'Luca' has been consistently ranked among the top 100 names for boys since the early 2000s.; Luca currently has 372 likes, and is in the top 2% of liked boy's names. The name Trevor is slightly more popular than Luca.

Etymology of Luca

The name 'Luca' is derived from the Latin name 'Lucas', which means 'man from Lucania'. Lucania was an ancient region in southern Italy. The Latin name 'Lucas' itself is a variant of the Greek name 'Loukas', which means 'man from Lucania' as well.

Cultural Significance of Luca

The name 'Luca' is associated with Italian culture and heritage. It reflects the influence of Latin and Greek languages on Italian naming traditions. In Italy, names often hold deep cultural and familial significance, with many families passing down names through generations as a way to honor their ancestors.