The name Luke has its origins in the Latin name Lucas, which is derived from the Greek name Loukas. Loukas means "from Lucania," referring to the region in southern Italy. The name Luke means "light-giving" and is associated with the "bright one," "bringer of light," and "light of the sacred flame". One famous bearer of the name Luke is Luke the Evangelist, a first-century Greek physician and early Christian who is said to have written the Gospel of Luke and Acts of the Apostles in the Bible. The name Luke has been in use since the 12th century alongside the Latin form Lucas, and both forms became popular throughout the English-speaking world towards the end of the 20th century. Some famous fictional bearers of the name include Luke Skywalker from the Star Wars movies and various namesakes in popular culture, such as Luke Bryan, Luke Evans, and Luke Wilson.
Luke is currently #107 in the popularity of the name rankings.
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Luke is currently #104 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names
This section lists notable individuals and public figures named Luke, showcasing their achievements and contributions in various fields.
