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Louka

“Louka is a Greek name meaning "man from Lucania" or "light-giving," derived from the Latin name Lucanus, which comes from the root "lux" (light).”

French (Modern) · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#5,088
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year2009
Syllables2
OriginFrench (Modern)
LanguageFrench (Modern)
CultureFrench (Modern)
ReligionChristianity
Letters5
Numerology6 Chaldean 1
Global rank#10,242

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Louka

Louka is a Greek name meaning "man from Lucania" or "light-giving," derived from the Latin name Lucanus, which comes from the root "lux" (light).

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Etymology

Louka is a Greek name meaning "man from Lucania" or "light-giving," derived from the Latin name Lucanus, which comes from the root "lux" (light). It is primarily used in Greek Orthodox Christian cultures and among Greek-speaking populations, with historical ties to Saint Luke the Evangelist, whose Greek name was Loukas.

Louka currently ranks #5,088 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2009.

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