Luke
Luke is a masculine name of Greek origin. It is derived from the Greek name ‘Loukas’, meaning ‘from Lucania’, a region in southern Italy.
Luke Meaning
Light-giving, Luminous
Historical Significance
Luke was the author of the third Gospel and the Acts of the Apostles in the New Testament.
Fun Fact
Luke Skywalker, a main character in the Star Wars franchise, has contributed to the name’s enduring popularity.
Literature Reference
Luke is a central character in Charles Dickens’ novel ‘Martin Chuzzlewit’.
Music Reference
The Beatles song ‘Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds’ is sometimes thought to reference Luke, though this is disputed.
Famous Namesakes
- Luke Bryan: Country Singer, known for Country Girl (Shake It for Me)
- Luke Perry: Actor, known for Beverly Hills, 90210, Riverdale
Similar Names
Lucas, Luca, Lukas, Luka, Duke
Luke Nicknames
Lucky, Lu
Related Names
Sibling Names
Matthew, Mark, John, Paul, Peter, Mary, Sarah, Rachel, Hannah, Leah, Ruth, Elizabeth