Luka Name Meaning & Origin

Luka

Pronunciation: LOO-kə (key)

Origin of the name Luca:

A cognate of Lucus, an Ecclesiastic Late Latin name thought to be a derivative of Lucius, which is from the root lux (light). Alternatively, some believe the name is derived from the Ecclesiastic Greek Loukas, a contraction of Loukanos (man from Lucania).

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Related Names:

Luca, Lukas

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Aiden Alois Ana Caleb Ethan Juleka Khali Leo Lillia Lordfaarquad Luca Marko Mateo Mia Micah Mila Niko Nikolaj Polina Raven Shrek Sienna Sophia Tara Zoe

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Comments and insights on the name Luka

Luka spelt this way seems all girl to me, despite the fact that it's the closest to Luke. I prefer Lucca.

Personal experiences with the name Luka
Nicknames for Luka

Luke, KaKa, Lu, Lui, Kal, Kallie

Meanings and history of the name Luka

A form of Luke used in several Slavic languages.

Famous real-life people named Luka

Luka Bodhi Calicchio (b. 2009), son of American celebrity chef Tom Colicchio

Luka in song, story & screen

Suzanne Vega song "Luka"
"Luka and the Fire of Life," a book by Salman Rushdie
Luka Kovac, NBC's ER

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