Spanish

Luz

Pronounced LOOSShare

Meaning: Light

  • Girl
  • Familiar
  • 1 syllable

The story

A Spanish word name associated with the Marian title Our Lady of Light. Its literal meaning is clear, while the devotional connection explains an important route into personal naming.

Nicknames

  • Lucita

Spellings & variants

  • Luce
  • Lux

Popularity

Familiar

In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.

Lower in the latest US rankings

Style

Origins

Luz comes from Spanish.

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