Luka
LOO-kə
Popularity
#6797
Letters
4
Syllables
2
Origin
Latin
Total Births
25,604
Peak Year
#3,714 in 2024
First Recorded
1975
Style
Modern & Trendy
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A form of Luke, which is derived from the Latin name Lucas, meaning 'man from Lucania' (a region in Southern Italy).
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Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Luka Dončić
Slovenian professional basketball player in the NBA
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