Łukasz
/ˈwu.kaʂ/
The English name Luke is translated into Polish as Łukasz.
Łukasz is the Polish equivalent of the given name Luke.
Meaning: given name (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
In Polish, names change their endings depending on how they are used in a sentence. The name becomes Łukasza when it is the direct object of a verb, such as in the sentence 'I see Luke' (Widzę Łukasza). It changes to Łukaszowi when used with verbs of giving or communicating, such as 'I give it to Luke' (Daję to Łukaszowi).
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈwu.kaʂ/. The stress is on the first of two syllables.
Did you know?
- The name Łukasz has a traditional name day celebrated on October 18. In Poland, name days are often celebrated as frequently as birthdays, and greeting a Łukasz on this date is a common social custom.
- The Polish name Łukasz is a direct borrowing from the Latin name Lūcās, which originally meant 'light' or 'shining'.
- If you are calling out to Łukasz to get his attention, you would use the vocative case Łukaszu! Using the base form Łukasz in a direct call can sound unnatural or overly foreign to a native speaker.
Examples in context
- Czy to jest Łukasz?Is that Łukasz?
- Łukasz jest moim dobrym kolegą.Łukasz is my good friend.
- Mój brat ma na imię Łukasz.My brother's name is Łukasz.
Example conversation
Piotr and Anna are talking about a new neighbor.
- PiotrZnasz tego nowego sąsiada?Do you know that new neighbor?
- AnnaTak, on ma na imię Łukasz.Yes, his name is Łukasz.
- PiotrCzy on jest miły?Is he nice?
- AnnaTak, Łukasz jest bardzo sympatyczny.Yes, Łukasz is very pleasant.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “luke” translations and entries Łukasz, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Łukasz, CC BY-SA 4.0.
