Greek boy name
Luke Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Luke means man from lucania. From Greek Loukas, meaning man from Lucania, a region of southern Italy.
Luke comes from the Greek Loukas, which means man from Lucania, a region of southern Italy. Saint Luke is the traditional author of the third gospel and the Acts of the Apostles, which made the name widespread in medieval Europe. In Ireland it is also associated with the singer Luke Kelly of the Dubliners. Short and solid, it stays popular because it is both traditional and modern.
Computer-generated voice, as a guide to pronunciation.
How to pronounce Luke
LOOK
Luke has one syllable. Say it as written in the respelling, with each capitalised part spoken a little louder.
Variants of Luke
LucasLucLucaLukas
Well-known people named Luke
Luke Kelly, Luke Evans.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Luke mean?
Luke means "man from lucania". From Greek Loukas, meaning man from Lucania, a region of southern Italy.
How do you pronounce Luke?
Luke is pronounced LOOK.
What is the origin of Luke?
Luke is a Greek boy name.
How many syllables are in Luke?
Luke has one syllable.
What are other spellings of Luke?
Other spellings and forms include Lucas, Luc, Luca, Lukas.