لوك
lūk
The English name Luke is translated into Arabic as لوك (lūk).
Meaning: given name (name)
Which one should you use?
لوقا is used as a formal translation of the name.
How do you pronounce it?
lūk
Did you know?
- The use of لوقا can sometimes serve as a shorthand reference to the physician mentioned in the Bible, as 'Luke' is traditionally identified as a doctor in Christian tradition.
- If you see the name لوقا in an Arabic text, you are almost certainly reading a religious or historical context rather than a modern secular one.
- The version لوقا is deeply tied to the Levant region's linguistic history, specifically through its use in ancient Eastern Christian texts.
Examples in context
- لوك صديقي من العمل.luke sadiqi min al-'amal.Luke is my friend from work.
- أنا أبحث عن لوك.ana abhath 'an luke.I am looking for Luke.
Example conversation
Maryam introduces a new colleague to Ahmed.
- مريم Maryamأحمد، أريد أن أعرفك على لوك.Ahmed, uridu an u'arrifaka 'ala Luke.Ahmed, I want to introduce you to Luke.
- أحمد Ahmedأهلاً بك يا لوك.Ahlan bika ya Luke.Welcome, Luke.
- مريم Maryamلوك يعمل معنا في المكتب.Luke ya'malu ma'ana fil-maktab.Luke works with us in the office.
- أحمد Ahmedسررت بلقائك يا لوك.Surirtu bi-liqa'ika ya Luke.Nice to meet you, Luke.
