Lukas at a glance
- Meaning
- Bringer of light
- Origin
- Latin
- Religion
- Christian
- Gender
- boy
- Pronunciation
- LU-kas
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- uncommon
- Variants & Spellings
- Lucas, Lucasa, Lucasie, Luces, Lucaasa, Lucaasie
Lucky details for Lukas
- Number
- 7
- Color
- Sea Green
- Stone
- Amethyst
- Flower
- Water Lily
- Day
- Monday
- Planet
- Neptune
- Zodiac
- Pisces
- Metal
- Platinum
Lukas is a Latin name meaning “bringer of light”. It is a spelling variant of Lucas and carries exactly the same meaning, with a softer, more modern look on paper. Parents choose Lukas for its 2-syllable rhythm and its association with thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Lukas reduce to 7, a number linked with Neptune and with people who are insightful, spiritual, an original and independent thinker.
Numerology
Chaldean value 7 — Thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning.
Personality
Thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning
Positive Traits
Insightful, spiritual, an original and independent thinker
Negative Traits
Needs quiet time and can seem distant when overwhelmed
Career Suggestions
Science, psychology, writing, film, philosophy
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FAQs about the name Lukas
What does the name Lukas mean?
Lukas means “bringer of light” and comes from a Latin root.
Is Lukas a boy or girl name?
Lukas is most often used as a boy name today.
How do you pronounce Lukas?
Lukas is pronounced LU-kas (2 syllables).
What is the lucky number for Lukas?
The lucky number for Lukas is 7, ruled by Neptune.
What are good nicknames for Lukas?
Popular short forms include Luka, Luki, Luky, Luy.
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