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Name Origin

Luke is a masculine given name of Greek origin, derived from the Latin name Lucas meaning 'light-giving' or 'illuminator'. It is associated with Saint Luke the Evangelist, one of the authors of the New Testament.

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Famous People

Luke Skywalker (19-)

Fictional Jedi Knight

  • Defeated the Galactic Empire
  • Brought balance to the Force

Luke Evans (1979-)

Actor and Singer

  • Starred in films like 'Fast & Furious 6', 'Beauty and the Beast', and 'The Hobbit' trilogy

Luke Combs (1990-)

Country Music Singer

  • Multiple Country Music Association Awards
  • Chart-topping albums and singles