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Name Origin

Luka is a masculine given name of Slavic origin, most commonly found in Croatian, Serbian, Czech, and Slovene cultures. It means 'light' or 'shining' in these languages.

slaviccroatianserbianczechslovenemasculinelightshining

Famous People

Luka Modrić (1985-)

Professional Footballer

Ballon d'Or winner (2018)
FIFA World Cup Runner-up (2018)
Four-time UEFA Champions League winner

Luka Dončić (1999-)

Professional Basketball Player

NBA Rookie of the Year (2019)
Three-time NBA All-Star
Led Dallas Mavericks to their first Western Conference Finals appearance since 2011

Sibling Names

Ana

Both Luka and Ana are of Slavic origin, sharing a common cultural heritage.

Zia

Zia has a similar soft and melodic sound to Luka, creating a harmonious pairing.

Elias

Both Luka and Elias are strong yet elegant names with biblical roots, offering a timeless connection.