Luther
Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Luther
Luther derives from the Germanic elements "leud" (people) and "hari" (army), meaning "renowned warrior" or "people's army." The name gained prominence through Martin Luther, the 16th-century German Protestant reformer, and is primarily used in Christian cultures, particularly Lutheran and Protestant traditions.
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Etymology
Luther derives from the Germanic elements "leud" (people) and "hari" (army), meaning "renowned warrior" or "people's army." The name gained prominence through Martin Luther, the 16th-century German Protestant reformer, and is primarily used in Christian cultures, particularly Lutheran and Protestant traditions.
Luther currently ranks #1,464 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1922.
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