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Name Origin

Lucius is a Roman masculine given name derived from the Latin word 'lux,' meaning 'light.' It was often associated with brightness, wisdom, and enlightenment.

romanlatinmasculinelightbrightnesswisdomenlightenment

Famous People

Lucius Cornelius Sulla (138-78)

Roman general and statesman

  • Dictator of Rome
  • Reformed the Roman Republic

Lucius Annaeus Seneca (4-65)

Roman philosopher, dramatist and statesman

  • Stoic philosopher
  • Advisor to Emperor Nero

Lucius Junius Brutus (-509)

Roman patrician

  • Leader in the overthrow of the Etruscan monarchy

Lucius Malfoy

Fictional character

  • Death Eater in the Harry Potter series