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Name Origin

Lucas is a masculine given name of Latin origin, meaning 'bringer of light.' It is derived from the Roman name Lucius, which itself is composed of the elements 'lux' (light) and 'ius' (related to). The name Lucas has been popular across various cultures and languages for centuries.

latinmasculineilluminationhopeknowledgespiritual

Famous People

Lucas Cranach the Elder (1472-1553)

Painter

  • Leading figure of the German Renaissance
  • Known for his portraits and religious works

Lucas Cruikshank (1993-)

YouTuber, Actor

  • Known for his Fred Figglehorn character on YouTube
  • Successful actor and comedian

Lucas Moura (1992-)

Professional Footballer

  • Plays for Tottenham Hotspur
  • Won the Copa America with Brazil in 2019