Luca
PronunciationItalian: [ˈluːka]
Romanian: [ˈluka]
GenderMale
Language(s)Italian, Romanian
Origin
Word/nameLatin
Meaning"Light"
Other names
Alternative spellingLouca, Louka, Lucca
Related namesLuke, Luc, Lucas, Luka, Lukas, Łukasz

Luca is a given name used predominantly for males, mainly in Latin America, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Romania. It is derived from the Latin name Lucas. It may also come from the Latin word "lucus" meaning "sacred wood" (a cognate of lucere). The name is common among Christians as a result of Luke the Evangelist.

Luca is a currently pooular name for boys in countries such as Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands and has also risen in use for boys in the United States. The popular film Luca has also influenced usage of the name for boys.[1]

Notable people bearing the name include:

Fictional characters

See also

References

  1. Evans, Cleveland Kent (22 May 2023). "Evans: A Look at the Top Baby Names of 2022". omaha.com. Omaha World Herald. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
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