Luca
/ˈlu.ka/
The Italian surname Luca is used for the English name Lucas.
Luca functions as a surname.
Meaning: surname (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables with the stress on the first syllable: /ˈlu.ka/.
Did you know?
- In Italian, names ending in a are typically feminine, but Luca is one of the most prominent masculine names in the country.
- Saint Luca is the patron saint of painters and physicians, making the name historically popular among artists in Italy.
- The name Luca is derived from the Latin 'Lūcās', which is thought to be linked to the Greek word for 'light' or 'shining'.
Examples in context
- Lucas giocava a calcio con i suoi amici.Lucas played soccer with friends.This sentence shows the use of Luca as a subject in a sentence about playing soccer.Tatoeba #12256430 by Guybrush88, translation #12082787 by Amastan
- Mi chiamo LucaMy name is Luca
- Ciao Luca, come si chiama il tuo cane?Hello Luca, what's your dog's name?
- Luciano, vorrei presentarti mia sorella.Luciano, I'd like to introduce you to my sister.
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Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a mutual acquaintance.
- MatteoHai visto Luca ultimamente?Have you seen Luca lately?
- SofiaSì, l'ho incontrato ieri al parco.Yes, I met him yesterday at the park.
- MatteoCom'è Luca adesso?How is Luca doing now?
- SofiaSta molto bene, grazie.He is doing very well, thanks.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Luca, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Luca, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
