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Name meaning

Luuk

means “man from Lucania; or light”

Origin
Greek, via Dutch
Gender
Mostly masculine
Used in
Dutch, Flemish
Spellings
Luuk · Luke · Lucas
Say it
LUUK
Letters
4

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The story of Luuk

Luuk is the Dutch form of Luke, the evangelist, from the Greek Loukas, a man from Lucania in southern Italy. It is linked by popular etymology to the Latin lux, light.

Roots

From Greek Loukas (man from Lucania).

Where it is used

Luke and Lucas are related.

Luuk name FAQ

What does the name Luuk mean?

Luuk means “man from Lucania; or light”. From Greek Loukas (man from Lucania).

Where does the name Luuk come from?

Luuk is of Greek, via Dutch origin. Today it is used in Dutch, Flemish families.

How do you pronounce Luuk?

Luuk is usually pronounced LUUK.

Is Luuk a boy's or a girl's name?

Luuk is mostly masculine.

What are other spellings of Luuk?

Related spellings and forms include Luke, Lucas.

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Sources

Name data: 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.

  1. en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Luuk

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