Name meaning
Lucas
“From Lucania”
OriginGreek (via Latin)
Used forBoys
First letterL
Meaning and history
Lucas is a boy name of Greek (via Latin) origin that means “from lucania.” Lucania was a region in southern Italy. Often linked to light (Latin lux).
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Meanings of old names are often debated. We give the most widely accepted explanation from etymological references and note uncertainty where it exists.