Meaning: Light, through Lucius
The story
The feminine form of the Roman name Lucius. Saint Lucia of Syracuse helped spread it across Europe; local pronunciations vary even where the spelling is shared.
Nicknames
- Lulu
- Lu
- Lucy
- Cia
Spellings & variants
Popularity
One of the 100 most popular names in the US.
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Style
Origins
Lucia comes from Italian, Latin, and Spanish.
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From Lucianus, ultimately linked to light
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Feminine form of Valentinus, associated with strength and health
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Form of Helen; older meaning uncertain
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Form of Camillus; ancient meaning uncertain
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Feminine form of Valerius, associated with being strong
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Feminine of Martin; related to Mars
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