- Meaning
- Light, man from Lucania
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity
- US top 100
- Style
- Classic, Religious
- Used in
- English-speaking countries
What people expect from a Luke
Luke mixes soft and sharp sounds, so people tend to read it as steady and balanced.
The meaning is about light. A name can't give a child light, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.
A good fit if you hope for: a brilliant mind, the star of the room, a happy kid.
Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.
Luke: name scorecard
Save your future kid some trouble: give them a name they can live and grow with.
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Luke
- International readabilitySimple letters that read the same almost everywhere.
- Easy to say and spellSays itself: 1 syllable, spelt how it sounds.
- Not too common, not too strangePopular. Familiar and safe, a bit less personal.
- Playground-proofContains or rhymes with "puke". Kids will find it before you do.
- Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
- A meaning to be proud ofMeans "Light, man from Lucania".
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Swedish naming case (1996)Questions about Luke
What does the name Luke mean?
Luke is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "Light, man from Lucania".
Is Luke a boy or girl name?
Luke is usually a boy's name.
How popular is the name Luke?
Luke is in the US top 100. It is used in English-speaking countries.
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