A Dictionary of Names with Name Meanings and Name Origins
The Name Lucas - Origin and Meaning of Lucas
  



The Name Lucas - Origin and Meaning of Lucas


Gender

Masculine

Origin of the Name Lucas

Greek

Usage of the Name Lucas

English, German, Dutch, French, Spanish, Portuguese

Meaning of the Name Lucas

The name Lucas is a Latin form of Loukas (see Luke).

Famous Bearers

Bearers of the name include Lucas Cranach the Elder (1472 - 1553), a German painter and printmaker; Lucas Cranach the Younger (1515 - 1586), a German painter (he was the son of Lucas Cranach the Elder); Lucas de Valdés (1661 - 1724), a Spanish painter; Lucas Neill (born 1978), an Australian footballer; Lucas Leiva (born 1987), a Brazilian footballer. A bearer of the surname is George Lucas (born 1944), an American film director, producer, and screenwriter.
Did you find the information about the origin and meaning of Lucas interesting and helpful? Share this page with your friends or leave a comment: