Lucian name meaning

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Updated: March 15th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Latin and Old Greek
Usage: English, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: LU-shun or LU-see-un
Meaning: Form of Luke, Light, Illumination, The Bright, Born At Daybreak, Daylight Babies and Shining
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What does Lucian mean?

The commonly accepted and perennial unisex name Lucian is used in Swedish, Danish, Finnish, English and Norwegian is came from Old Greek and Latin, Lucian means "Form of Luke, Man of Light, Illumination, The Bright, Born At Daybreak, Daylight Babies or Shining".

Lucian is variant of imperishable and prevailing Lucien. Lucien is French equivalent of Lucian. Also Lucien is French equivalent of Lucius. Lucien is also English and French cognate of Luke. Lucien is also French form of Lucianus.

Origin of Loved and Enduring Lucien is in Old Greek and Latin, meaning of Lucien is "Shining, The Bright and Born At Daybreak". Lucian is variant form of preeminent, biblical and eternal Luke.

Luke is equivalent of Lukas in English language. Also Luke is form of Lucius in Latin language. Meaning of Luke is Shining, Daylight Babies and A Region of Southern Italy came from Old Greek and Latin.

Lucian is variant form of eminent and ceaseless Lucius. Lucius is form of biblical and prominent Luke. Lucius is German form of Luke. Prevailing and All time favorite Lucius has its origin in Latin and Old Greek languages, Lucius means "Shining, Bright and Bringer of Light".

Lucian is German and English cognate of Lucianus. The name is celebrated on January 8th.

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How do I pronounce Lucian?

One syllabled Lucian is pronounced as LU-shunorLU-see-un. There should be emphasis on first LU syllable while speaking. It can also be pronounced as l(u)-cian or loo-shin.

Variants of Lucian

Luciann, Lucien, Lucius, Luke, Lucia, Lucilla, Lucianus, Liuz, Luce, Loukas, Lucas, Lukas, Lluc, Lucky, Lukeanthony

Nicknames for Lucian

If you are looking for a nickname for a baby named Lucian, There are plenty of choices

Names that rhyme with Lucian

How popular is the name Lucian?

Lucian used to be a common name in United States, first appeared in 1880 and over 10728 babies have been given the name in 145 years. At its zenith in 1881,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 145 years but it is still in a strong position.

Moreover, the given name has been to Also, Lucian used to be a common name in England and Wales, first appeared in 1996 and over 1079 babies have been given the name in 23 years.

At its zenith in 2012,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 23 years.

In France, Lucian is a familiar name where it has been in use since 1999 and has secured the place in top 700 names.

In 2010, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 611 on boy names chart when 87 babies were named Lucian. Over 676 people have been named Lucian in France. Lucian is an uncommon baby name in still in use in Belgium.

Lucian is a rare baby name in Ireland where it is still in use. But Lucian is a popular baby name in Romania where every 1 in 300 have the name.

At least, 90000 people globally have been given the name as per our research.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018650391
2017582462
2016626425
2015634419
2014606440164685
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Lucian in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands10310185
Finland1037100

Numerological analysis of Lucian

You always hope things to work out on their own. You don't work hard enough because you rely on luck. When it comes to love, you are a hopeless romantic who dreams of finding your soul mate. You have to enjoy your solitude more and hanging around less. If you have letter N as your capstone, you like to think outside the box. In fact, you don't even know where the box is. If letter N is your capstone in your name, you are driven by success, spirituality, personal growth and accomplishing impossible goals.

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Famous people named Lucian

  • Lucian Müller, German classical scholar
  • Lucian of Antioch, Christian presbyter, theologian and martyr
  • Lucian Sprague, American railroad executive
  • Lucian Bernhard, German graphic designer, type designer, professor
  • Lucian Grigorescu, Romanian post-impressionist painter
  • Lucian Athanasius Reinhart, Bro
  • Lucian of Beauvais, Christian martyr of the Catholic Church
  • Lucian Boia, Romanian historian
  • Lucian Ercolani, Italian furniture designer
  • Lucian Dunăreanu, Romanian gay rights activist and the executive director of Be An Angel Romania
  • Lucian Bebchuk, professor at Harvard Law School focusing on economics and finance
  • Lucian Tapiedi, Papuan Anglican teacher
  • Lucian Pulvermacher, traditionalist schismatic Roman Catholic priest
  • Lucian Pye, American political scientist
  • Lucian Truscott, Lucian King Truscott Jr
  • Lucian Freud, British painter and draftsman, specializing
  • Lucian Blaga, Romanian philosopher, poet
  • Lucian Perkins, American photojournalist,
  • Lucian Burdujan, Romanian footballer
  • Lucian Bute, Romanian Canadian professional boxer
  • Lucian Bălan, Romanian football player and coach
  • Lucian Marinescu, Romanian former football player
  • Lucian Adams, United States Army soldier during World War II
  • Lucian Pintilie, Romanian film director and screenwriter
  • Lucian Sânmărtean, Romanian former professional footballer
  • Lucian Goian, Romanian professional footballer
  • Lucian W. Parrish, U.S. Representative from Texas
  • Lucian Vasilache, retired Romanian handball pivot
  • Lucian Turcescu, Romanian-born Canadian professor of theology at Concordia University
  • Lucian, Syrian satirist and rhetorician
  • Lucianne Walkowicz in UFO: The Real Deal as
  • Luciana Arrighi in Sense and Sensibility as Production Designer
  • Luciana Turina in Teresa la ladra as Actress
  • Luciana Echeverría in Videoclub as Actress
  • Luciana Bollina in Episode #1.160 as Actress
  • Luciana Cirenei in Così fan tutte as Actress
  • Luciana Vendramini in Trancado por Dentro as Actress
  • Director Lucian Bratu, well-known for movie Un film cu o fata fermecatoare
  • Lucian Nuta characterized minor character of N in 1993 adventure movie Doi haiduci si o crâsmarita.

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