Luz
Pronunciation: LOOS (key)
Origin of the name Luz:
Derived from the Spanish luz (light). The name is bestowed in reference to the Virgin Mary, "Nuestra Señora de la Luz" (Our Lady of Light).
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Commonly used as a double name such as Luz Maria, Luz Elena, Dora Luz.
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Lucero, Lucha, Lucila, Lucina, Lucy
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Literal meaning is "light".
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Luz Elena Gonzalez, actress
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Global Popularity of the Name Luz
- #732 in United States
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