Luka name meaning

Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old Greek
Usage: Russian, Serbian, English, Italian, Faroese, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: loo-kuh
Meaning: From Lucania, Daylight Babies and Shining
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What does Luka mean?

Famous unisex name Luka has origin in Old Greek, meaning of Luka is "From Lucania, Daylight Babies or Shining" is used prevalently in Norwegian, Serbian, English, Swedish, Faroese, Finnish, Russian, Danish and Italian.

Luka is variant form of illustrous and long standing Luke. Luke is form of Lukas in English language. Also Luke is Latin equivalent of Lucius. Luke means Form of Lucus, A Region of Southern Italy and Native of Lucania has its origin in Old Greek and Latin.

Also Luka is Nordic equivalent of Luca.

How do I pronounce Luka?

Two syllabled Luka is pronounced as loo-kuh.

Variants of Luka

Loukas, Lucas, Lukah, Luke, Lukas, Lucius, Lluc, Lucky, Lukeanthony, Luca, Lukaz, Lucia, Lucilla, Lucianus, Lucah, Lucabella

Nicknames for Luka

The given name Luka is already a short name, but some possible candidates include:

Names that rhyme with Luka

How popular is the name Luka?

Luka is a popular in United States where over 7533 new-borns have been given the name since 1975. Recently at its peak, it ranked 320th when 1041 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

Additionally, the first name has been in the top 500 baby names 3 times Also, Luka was a popular name in France. Over 9554 babies have been given the given name in 34 years.

When at its peak in 2007, the moniker grabbed the 114th spot and 666 baby boys were given the name. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 34 years but still dominating the charts.

Additionally, the moniker has been in the top 500 baby names 22 times

Luka used to be a common name in England and Wales, first appeared in 1996 and over 2311 babies have been given the name in 45 years.

At the peak of its usage in 2005,. However after 45 years, the name is on free fall on the charts but it is still going strong. Also, A common name in Spain having over 772 recievers in 2 years of usage.

Recently the name is rising, in 2019, it ranked 87th when 393 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys. Also, Luka was a common name in Belgium. Over 2313 babies have been named Luka since 1995.

When at its peak in 2004,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 45 years. Also, In New South Wales, Luka was once a common name since emerging in 2019 it has been given to over 105 babies.

At the peak of its usage in 2019,. After 1 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.

In Switzerland, Luka is a familiar name where it has been in use since 1998 and has secured the place in top 200 names.

Recently in 2017, 86 babies were given Luka and it reached its peak ranking, 108 on boy names chart. Over 1013 babies in Switzerland have been named Luka. Also, in Netherlands, in just 5 years, it has made it to the top 200 names.

In 2015, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 186 on boy names chart when 92 babies were given the name Luka. Over 426 people have been named Luka in Netherlands.

Luka is an uncommon baby name in Ireland, in use since 2001, peaked in 2001 when it ranked 215th. There are over 204 babies that have been given the name Luka in Ireland.

Luka is a rare baby name in Spain still in use today. There are over 772 babies that have been given the name Luka in Spain. And also in New South Wales.

Over 105 people have been named Luka in New South Wales. But Luka is a popular baby name in Nigeria where every 1 in 5000 have the name as well as in, Sudan, Slovenia, Georgia, Zambia, Croatia, Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Malawi, South Sudan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Zimbabwe.

At least, 200000 people globally have been given the name as per our research.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
20183201041474028
2017438702454730
2016470646482528
2015522550428633
2014558493727916
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Luka in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands132331151780
Finland3345375150

What numbers say about Luka?

Stop trying and focus on yourself only. Most people enjoy having you around. If you can buy it with money, it means it's cheap. Appreciate yourself and your partner more. Otherwise, you'll end up alone. You don't want anyone standing on your way or messing with your life just like you stay out of other people's lives and don't get in their way of success. You are a man of your word. In fact, your word is your bond.

Do you like Luka? Other names you would love

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  •  Aretha - Eminent Aretha primarily is used in English, Swedish and Norwegian is originated from Old Greek, meaning of Aretha is "Virtue, Best or Excellence" is given to baby girls
  •  Dollie - Dollie's meaning is Variant of the Greek Dorothy, Sorrows or Gift of God is used as a unisex name which is chiefly used in English and Swedish has origin in Germanic and Old Greek
  •  Mirtel principally is used in Finnish and Estonian aimed at girls, meaning of Mirtel is "Myrtos" has its origin in Old Greek and English
  •  Leonora - Prevalently used in Norwegian, Portuguese and Danish durable and preeminent, Leonora is rooted from Old Provençal and Old Greek and is used for girls, meaning of Leonora is "The Other, Spanish Form of Eleanor Light or Foreign"
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Famous people named Luka

  • Luka Ibrišimović, Croatian friar
  • Luka Sorkočević, Croatian composer from the Republic of Ragusa
  • Luka Bloom, Irish folk singer-songwriter
  • Luka Peruzović, Croatian football coach and former player,
  • Luka Modrić, Croatian professional footballer
  • Luka Špik, Slovenian rower and Olympic gold medalist
  • Luka Bonačić, Croatian football coach and former player
  • Luka Glavas, former Australian footballer
  • Luka Elsner, former Slovenian footballer and current manager of Union Saint-Gilloise
  • Luka Nižetić, Croatian singer
  • Luka Čadež, Slovenian former competitive figure skater
  • Luka Vučko, A product of HNK Hajduk Split
  • Luka Žinko, Slovenian football midfielder who plays for Bravo
  • Luka Petrič, male badminton player from Slovenia
  • Luka Omoto in Silentium as Actress
  • Luka Babić is a Croatian basketball player who belongs to the squad of KK Cedevita of the Croatian league.
  • Luka Dimic acted in tvShort Zima
  • In 2002, Luka Dragic portrayed the role of Frula in comedy and drama flick Ne dao Bog veceg zla.

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