Name meaning
Lucius
means “light”
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- English
- Spellings
- Lucius · Lucio
- Say it
- LOO-shus
- Letters
- 6
Researched meaning
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Lucius is a Roman given name, from the Latin lux, light. It was often given to children born at dawn.
Roots
From Latin lux (light).
Where it is used
Lucia is the feminine form.
Lucius name FAQ
What does the name Lucius mean?
Lucius means “light”. From Latin lux (light).
Where does the name Lucius come from?
Lucius is of Latin origin. Today it is used in English families.
How do you pronounce Lucius?
Lucius is usually pronounced LOO-shus.
Is Lucius a boy's or a girl's name?
Lucius is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Lucius?
Related spellings and forms include Lucio.
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Sources
Name data: SSA-Census, Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.