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Name Origin

Lukas is a masculine given name of Greek origin, derived from the name 'Loukas' (Λουκᾶς). It means 'bringer of light' or 'illuminator'.

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Famous People

Lukas Podolski (1985-)

Former professional footballer

  • FIFA World Cup winner with Germany in 2014
  • Bundesliga champion with Bayern Munich and Köln
  • Prolific goalscorer for club and country

Lukas Graham Forchhammer (1988-)

Singer, songwriter

  • Grammy Award nomination for Song of the Year (2016)
  • Multi-platinum selling artist

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