لوكاس
lūkās
The English name Lucas is written as لوكاس (lūkās) in Arabic.
The word لوكاس is used as a surname.
Meaning: surname (name)
Which one should you use?
While لوكاس is a direct transliteration of the name Lucas, the name لوقا is another formal option. لوقا has biblical origins and is related to the name Luke.
How do you pronounce it?
lūkās
Did you know?
- The transliteration لوكاس is often used in news or academic texts when referring to Western figures, whereas لوقا is used for historical or religious figures.
- Because Arabic is written from right to left, the name لوكاس is built starting from the 'l' sound on the far right and ending with the 's' sound on the far left.
- The version لوقا can be viewed as a way to connect a person to ancient Semitic-speaking traditions of the Levant.
Examples in context
- هذا هو السيد لوكاس.hadha huwa as-sayyid lukas.This is Mr. Lucas.
- هل تعرف عائلة لوكاس؟hal ta'rifu 'a'ilat lukas?Do you know the Lucas family?
- اسم عائلته هو لوكاس.ismu 'a'ilatihi huwa lukas.His surname is Lucas.
Example conversation
Yusuf and Sarah are checking a guest list for a party.
- يوسف Youssefهل وصل السيد لوكاس؟hal wasala as-sayyid lukas?Has Mr. Lucas arrived?
- سارة Saraلا، لم يأتِ بعد.la, lam ya'ti ba'd.No, he hasn't come yet.
- يوسف Youssefهل هو معك في القائمة؟hal huwa ma'aki fi al-qa'ima?Is he with you on the list?
- سارة Saraنعم، لوكاس موجود هنا.na'am, lukas mawjud huna.Yes, Lucas is here.
