The nameLoukas
Loukas is the Greek form of Luke. In France it was mostly given in the 2010s.
- Boy's name
- Greek
Meaning
Loukas comes from the Latin Lucas, linked to lux, "light", or to Lucania.
Origin
Greek. Saint Luke the Evangelist is Loukas in the New Testament.
History
Loukas appeared in France in 1994 and peaked in the early 2010s.
Popularity of the name Loukas
Loukas in France
Loukas was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,545 births over the decade, 61% of all recorded babies named Loukas. Its rise began around 2003, and it peaked in 2013. Half of all babies named Loukas in France were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 61 births a year on average, against 130 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Loukas mean?
Loukas comes from the Latin Lucas, linked to lux, "light", or to Lucania.
What is the origin of the name Loukas?
Greek. Saint Luke the Evangelist is Loukas in the New Testament.
Is Loukas a girl's or a boy's name?
Loukas is a boy's name.