Luz: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: l-ooz
Origin: Mexico
gender-female

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Region Origin: Andean States, Central America, Southern Europe
Meaning: Light

Luz is a feminine name with Spanish and Portuguese origins, meaning "light. " It is derived from Nuestra Señora de la Luz, a revered figure in Roman Catholicism. Luz signifies 'light' and is associated with brightness and purity. Over time, the popularity of Luz has remained steady, with a slight increase in recent years due to its timeless and elegant nature. Luz is celebrated for its meaning of 'light' and its associations with hope and clarity., making it ideal for individuals with a dynamic spirit.

Luz Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Luz is currently #1221 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Luz is currently #671 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Luz is currently #587 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Luz is currently #305 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Luz is currently #631 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Luz is currently #358 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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