Lucas

Meaning & origin

The name Lucas comes from Latin and means "the shining" or "the radiant". It is the Latin form of the Greek name Loukas, which in turn is derived from the Greek word "leukos" meaning "bright" or "shining". The name is especially popular in Christian-influenced countries and is often associated with the evangelist Luke. In Greek mythology, Lucas is also the name of a son of the god Apollo.

First names similar to Lucas

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Famous people with the first name Lucas

• George Lucas Writer
• Frank Lucas U.S. politician
• Josh Lucas American actor
• Lucas Bergvall Swedish footballer
• Lucas Black Actor
• Matt Lucas Actor

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