Lukas
Meaning of Lukas
The name Lukas is a strong and timeless choice for a baby boy, with roots deeply embedded in various cultures. Originating from the Greek name Loukas, meaning "from Lucania," it has been widely adopted across Europe, particularly in German-speaking countries where it is pronounced as LOO-kahs (/ˈluːkas/). In English-speaking regions, it is commonly pronounced as LOO-kus (/ˈluːkəs/). A popular variation of the name is Lucas. Over the past few decades, Lukas has steadily gained popularity in the United States, consistently ranking within the top 500 names since the late 1980s. It reached its peak in recent years, securing a rank of 214 in 2019 with 1,785 occurrences. The name's enduring appeal can be attributed to its classic sound and cultural versatility, making it an excellent choice for parents seeking a name that is both modern and rooted in tradition.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as LOO-kahs (/ˈluːkas/)
English
- Pronunced as LOO-kus (/ˈluːkəs/)
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Notable People Named Lukas
| Lukas Josef Podolski is a German professional footballer known for his powerful left foot and playing as a forward for Ekstraklasa club Górnik Zabrze. |
| Lukas Enembe was a prominent West Papuan politician who served as the 13th Governor of Papua Province and held various other political positions in the region. |
| Lukas Britschgi is a Swiss figure skater known for his achievements, including being the 2023 European bronze medalist and representing Switzerland at the 2022 Winter Olympics. |
| Lukas Daniel Haas is an American actor known for his roles in over 50 feature films, television shows, and stage productions spanning four decades, including notable credits in Witness, Mars Attacks!, Inception, The Revenant, and First Man. |
| Lukas Rieger is a German singer known for predominantly singing in English. |
| Lukas Gage is an American actor known for his roles in popular TV shows such as American Vandal, The White Lotus, You, and Euphoria. |
| Lukas Beck is a renowned Austrian photographer known for his expertise in music and theatre photography. |
| Lukas Vejdemo is a Swedish professional ice hockey forward playing for Djurgårdens IF in the HockeyAllsvenskan, and was drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in 2015. |
| Lukas Dunner is an Austrian racing driver known for his participation in the Mitropa Rally Cup and DKM for Škoda Motorsport. |
| Lukas Windfeder is a prominent German field hockey player known for his role as a defender for Uhlenhorst Mülheim and the Germany national team. |
| Lukas Spendlhofer is an Austrian professional footballer known for his role as a defender at Polish club Bruk-Bet Termalica Nieciecza. |
| Lukas Müller is a retired Austrian ski jumper who competed from 2007 to 2016. |
| Lukas Konstantin Schneller is a German professional footballer and goalkeeper for Bayern Munich II. |
| Lukas Felix Krüger is a German professional footballer known for his skills as a midfielder. |
| Lukas Wenig is a professional German darts player competing in Professional Darts Corporation events. |
