Luka
Pronunciation: LOO-kə (key)
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Origin of the name Luca:
A cognate of Lucus, an Ecclesiastic Late Latin name thought to be a derivative of Lucius, which is from the root lux (light). Alternatively, some believe the name is derived from the Ecclesiastic Greek Loukas, a contraction of Loukanos (man from Lucania).
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A form of Luke used in several Slavic languages.
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Suzanne Vega song "Luka"
"Luka and the Fire of Life," a book by Salman Rushdie
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Global Popularity of the Name Luka
- #1 in Slovenia
- #2 in Serbia (Belgrade)
- #3 in Republic of Georgia
- #113 in Canada (Quebec)
- #187 in Canada (British Columbia)
- #237 in Norway
- #379 in Canada (Alberta)
- #774 in United States
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