Λουκάς
Loukás/luˈkas/
Lucas in Greek is Λουκάς (Loukás).
Λουκάς is the Greek script transliteration of the name Lucas.
Meaning: surname (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /luˈkas/. The romanization is Loukás.
Did you know?
- In Greece, names like Λουκάς are often used as 'name days'. Friends and family celebrate the person's patron saint's day rather than their actual date of birth.
- The name Λουκάς is the Greek form of the Latin name 'Lucas', which originally derives from 'Lucanus', meaning 'from Lucania' in Italy.
- While Λουκάς is a standard name, Greek often uses diminutive forms to show affection. A person named Λουκάς might be called Λουκάκι by family members or close friends.
Examples in context
- Κύριε καθηγητά, μπορώ να κάνω μια ερώτηση;Sir, can I ask a question?
- Βεβαίως, πες μου ποια είναι η ερώτησή σου, Λουκά.Certainly, tell me what your question is, Lucas.
- Την Κυριακή θα βγούμε για καφέ;Shall we go for coffee on Sunday?
- Φυσικά! Ήδη περιμένω το Σάββατο, Λουκά μου!Of course! I'm already looking forward to Saturday, my Lucas!
- Καλή τύχη!Good luck!
- Ο Λουκάς είναι πολύ καλός φίλος.O Loukas einai poly kalos filos.Lucas is a very good friend.
Example conversation
Anastasia is introducing a new colleague to Kostas.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΚώστα, είναι ο νέος μας συνάδελφος, ο κ. Λουκάς.Kósta, einai o néos mas synádelfos, o k. Loukás.Kostas, this is our new colleague, Mr. Lucas.
- Κώστας KostasΧαίρομαι πολύ που σας γνωρίζω, κύριε Λουκάς.Chaíromai polý pou sas gnorízo, kýrie Loukás.I am very glad to meet you, Mr. Lucas.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΟ κύριος Λουκάς είναι ειδικός στο μάρκετινγκ.O kýrios Loukás einai eidikós sto márketing.Mr. Lucas is an expert in marketing.
- Κώστας KostasΚαλώς ήρθατε στην ομάδα μας!Kalós írthate stin omáda mas!Welcome to our team!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Λουκάς, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.