Name meaning
Lucia
means “light”
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- Italian, Spanish, Slovak, Romanian, Swedish
- Spellings
- Lucia · Lucía · Lucie · Luzia · Lucy
- Say it
- loo-CHEE-ah
- Letters
- 5
Researched meaning
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Lucia comes from the Latin lux, light. Saint Lucia is celebrated in Sweden on 13 December with candles in the darkest time of the year. The name is a favourite in Spain, Italy and Slovakia.
Roots
Feminine of Lucius, from Latin lux (light).
Where it is used
Top name in Spain; popular in Italy, Slovakia and Sweden.
Lucia name FAQ
What does the name Lucia mean?
Lucia means “light”. Feminine of Lucius, from Latin lux (light).
Where does the name Lucia come from?
Lucia is of Latin origin. Today it is used in Italian, Spanish, Slovak, Romanian, Swedish families.
How do you pronounce Lucia?
Lucia is usually pronounced loo-CHEE-ah.
Is Lucia a boy's or a girl's name?
Lucia is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Lucia?
Related spellings and forms include Lucía, Lucie, Luzia, Lucy.
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Sources
Name data: Public-Census, SSA-Census, Wikidata, Wiktionary-DE, 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.