Gianluca
Meaning of Gianluca
The name Gianluca is a distinguished and melodic Italian male name, pronounced as jee-an-LOO-kah (/dʒan.ˈlu.ka/). It is a combination of two names: "Gian," a shortened form of Giovanni (Italian for John), and "Luca," which means "light" or "bringer of light." This fusion creates a name that signifies grace and illumination. Gianluca has been steadily gaining popularity in the United States over the years, reflecting its charm and cultural richness. The variations of this name include Luca and Gian, both of which are also well-loved. Though not extremely common, its unique appeal has kept it consistently present in baby name rankings, with 187 occurrences making it rank 1120th in 2023. Whether you have Italian heritage or simply appreciate the elegance of Italian names, Gianluca offers a timeless choice imbued with cultural significance and an aura of sophistication.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as jee-an-LOO-kah (/dʒan.ˈlu.ka/)
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Notable People Named Gianluca
| Gianluca Zambrotta is an Italian former professional footballer known for his versatility in playing as a right-back or wide midfielder. |
| Gianluca Vialli, an Italian football player and manager, began his successful career at Cremonese before moving to Sampdoria, where he achieved numerous accolades. |
| Gianluca Lapadula Vargas is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for Serie A club Cagliari and the Peru national team. |
| Gianluca Pagliuca is an Italian football coach and retired professional goalkeeper. |
| Gianluca Pessotto is a retired Italian professional footballer who played for Juventus and represented Italy in international competitions. |
| Gianluca De Angelis is an Italian former footballer who played as a forward for FC Sant'Agnello. |
| Gianluca Bezzina is a Maltese medical doctor and part-time singer who represented Malta in the Eurovision Song Contest 2013. |
| Gianluca Mancini is an Italian footballer known for playing as a centre-back for Serie A club Roma and the Italy national team. |
| Gianluca Frabotta is an Italian professional footballer currently playing as a left-back for Serie B club Bari on loan from Juventus. |
| Gianluca Cristiano Busio is a professional soccer player for Serie B club Venezia and the United States national team. |
| Gianluca Sansone is an Italian footballer currently playing as a forward for Serie D club RG Ticino. |
| Gianluca Rocchi is an Italian former football referee. |
| Gianluca De Angelis is a former Italian footballer and the current head coach of Fano. |
| Gianluca Franciosi is an Italian footballer currently playing for ASD Chions. |
| Gianluca Mager is a successful Italian tennis player with a career-high ATP singles ranking of No. 66 and a career high ATP doubles ranking of No. 310. |
