How to Say “Luke” in Latin

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Lucas
[ˈɫuː.kaːs]
The English name Luke is expressed as Lucas in Latin.
Lucas is used as a given name.
Meaning: given name (name)

Did you know?

  • The name Lucas is derived from the Greek word for 'light', leukos, meaning a person named Lucas is symbolically associated with brightness.
  • In Latin inscriptions, you may find the name shortened to Luc, a common practice in Roman epigraphy to save space on stone monuments.
  • The name is historically associated with Saint Luke, who was a physician, leading to the name being used in various medical contexts in medieval Latin.

Examples in context

  • Salve, mi amice! Hic est Lucas.
    Hello, my friend! This is Luke.
  • Lucas Laudatissimus, voluntatem tuam expectat.
    Luke the Most Praiseworthy awaits your decision.
  • Ubi es, Lucule? Manum mihi da!
    Where are you, Luculus? Give me your hand!
  • Lucas est amicus meus.
    Lucas is my friend.
  • Lucas librum legit.
    Lucas is reading a book.

Example conversation

Gaius and Lucia are greeting each other in the street.

  1. Gaius

    Salve, Lucia!
    Hello, Lucia!
  2. Lucia

    Salve, Gai. Visne videre Lucam?
    Hello, Gaius. Do you want to see Lucas?
  3. Gaius

    Ita, ubi est Lucas?
    Yes, where is Lucas?
  4. Lucia

    Lucas in villa est.
    Lucas is in the house.

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