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Lux

Quick answerThe given name 'Lux' is derived from the Latin word for light, and it symbolizes illumination, knowledge, and guidance.

Various · Girl · 1 syllable

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#2,918
TrendStable
Peak year2014
Syllables1
OriginVarious
LanguageVarious
CultureVarious
ReligionChristian
Letters3
Numerology3 Chaldean 5
Global rank#572

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

About the name Lux

The given name 'Lux' is derived from the Latin word for light, and it symbolizes illumination, knowledge, and guidance.

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Etymology

The given name 'Lux' is derived from the Latin word for light, and it symbolizes illumination, knowledge, and guidance. The name 'Lux' is used in various cultures, including Latin American and European cultures, and has historical connections to the Roman goddess of light, Lux, as well as the Latin phrase 'Lux Mundi,' meaning 'Light of the World,' which is a reference to Jesus Christ in Christian theology.

Lux currently ranks #2,918 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2014.

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"Luca means "from Lucania" or "light-giving" and derives from the Latin name Lucanus, itself connected to the Latin word "lux"…"

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Lucia
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"The name Lucia derives from the Latin "lucus" (light) or the Roman family name "Lucius," meaning "of light" or "luminous."…"

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"Louis derives from the Germanic name Ludovicus, composed of "hlud" (famous) and "wig" (battle), meaning "famous warrior" or "renowned fighter."…"

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"Lucas derives from the Latin name Lucanus, which is itself based on the Latin word "lux" meaning "light," thus signifying…"

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"Lilja means "lily" and derives from Old Norse "lilia," which comes from Latin "lilium," referring to the flower as a…"

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"Lucy derives from the Latin name Lucia, which comes from the root "lux" meaning "light" or "bright," signifying a person…"

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"Luiz means "famous warrior" and derives from the Germanic name Ludwig, composed of the elements "hlud" (fame) and "wig" (war)."

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Luuk
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"Luuk is the Dutch diminutive form of Lucas, derived from the Latin name Lucanus, which itself comes from Lucus meaning…"

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"Luis means "famous warrior" or "renowned in battle," derived from the Germanic name Ludwig, which combines "hlud" (famous) and "wig"…"

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"Luiza means "famous warrior" and derives from the Germanic name Ludwig, combining the Old German elements "hlud" (famous) and "wig"…"

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Luka
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