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The Name Lucifer - Origin and Meaning of Lucifer
  



The Name Lucifer - Origin and Meaning of Lucifer


Gender

Masculine

Origin of the Name Lucifer

Latin

Usage of the Name Lucifer

Undefined

Meaning of the Name Lucifer

The name Lucifer is derived from the Latin words "lux" - "light" and "ferre" - "to bring".

Famous Bearers

Lucifer was a Roman astrological term for the "Morning Star", the planet Venus. In modern and late medieval Christianity, Lucifer is usually a fallen angel associated with Satan, the embodiment of evil and enemy of God.
Bearers of the name include Lucifer (died c. 306), an Italian bishop; Lucifer Calaritanus (died c. 370), an Italian bishop and saint.
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