Luke Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity

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What does the name Luke mean? It is a masculine name of Greek origin, meaning “light-giving, light, from Lucania.” It is also a shortened version of the Latin name Lucas, which originates from the Greek name Loukas. Saint L, a physician who followed Jesus, is a well-known person with this name. It has been popular with boys for centuries, and he got a recent boost from Star Wars’ hero, Luke Skywalker.

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