Luca
Italian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Luca
Luca means "from Lucania" or "light-giving" and derives from the Latin name Lucanus, itself connected to the Latin word "lux" meaning light.
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Etymology
Luca means "from Lucania" or "light-giving" and derives from the Latin name Lucanus, itself connected to the Latin word "lux" meaning light. The name is primarily used in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese-speaking cultures, with strong Christian heritage; it gained particular prominence through Saint Luke the Evangelist, whose Latin name was Lucas.
Luca currently ranks #14 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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