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Luka
Meaning: man from Lucania (form of Luke) · Origin: Slavic (from Greek) · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
The form of Lucas (Luke) used in Croatian, Slovene, Serbian, Georgian and other languages, from Greek Loukas, 'from Lucania'.
Famous people named Luka
- Luka Modrić (footballer)
- Luka Dončić (basketball player)
Nicknames
Luk
Variants & related names
Luka name art
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FAQ
What does the name Luka mean?
Luka means “man from Lucania (form of Luke)”. It comes from Slavic (from Greek).
Is Luka a popular name?
Yes — Luka has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Luka?
Luk.
What are other forms of Luka?
Luca, Luke, Lukas.
Similar names
Liam · Lucas · Levi · Leo · Logan · Luke
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.