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Luka: Name Meaning and Origin

Pronounced: Luka · 2 syllables

Everything about the name Luka: what it means, where it comes from, how to say it, and how popular it is right now.

Meaning

«Light, luminous»

Gender

Boy

Origin

Latin

Popularity

72 out of 100

Where Luka is popular

  • UkraineTop 50

Rankings come from each country’s official birth statistics. Where a statistics office publishes no ranked list, we show that a name is popular rather than estimating a position.

About the Name Luka

Luka is a boy's name with Latin roots, traditionally understood to mean "Light, luminous." Names like this one tend to feel meaningful yet easy to wear from childhood into adulthood.

Pronounced Luka, Luka runs to 2 syllables and has a rhythm that is easy to say in many languages. Luka is usually used in full, without a common nickname. Across languages you'll also come across related forms and spellings such as Лука.

Today Luka is a steadily chosen option, scoring 72 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as celestial.

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Variants & Related Spellings

Лука

FAQ

What does the name Luka mean?+

The name Luka means "Light, luminous".

What is the origin of the name Luka?+

Luka is a name of Latin origin.

Is Luka a girl or boy name?+

Luka is traditionally a boy name.

How do you pronounce Luka?+

Luka is pronounced Luka (2 syllables).

Is Luka a popular name?+

Luka is a steadily chosen option, scoring 72 out of 100 in our popularity index.

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