Luciana
Luciana is a Christian girl name of Latin, via Spanish origin, meaning “Light”.
| Meaning | Light |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Latin, via Spanish |
| Pronunciation | loo-SYAH-nah |
| Tradition | Christian, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Brazil |
Meaning and origin of Luciana
Luciana is the feminine of Luciano, from the Roman name Lucianus, which grew out of Lucius. Lucius is traditionally linked to lux, 'light', a connection most scholars accept. Saint Lucy (Lucia) of Syracuse, a fourth-century martyr, gave related names a strong Christian link. Luciana has become especially fashionable in Argentina, Colombia, Peru and Brazil since the 2000s.
Is Luciana a Christian name?
Luciana is a saint-related Latin name rather than a biblical one. It is used mostly in Catholic families and evokes Christ as light of the world without being a direct reference.
How popular is Luciana?
Popular in South America in recent years and growing among US Hispanic families.
Gifts with the name Luciana
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Spellings and variants of Luciana
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Luciana mean?
Luciana means 'Light'. It is of Latin, via Spanish origin.
Is Luciana a Christian name?
Luciana is a saint-related Latin name rather than a biblical one. It is used mostly in Catholic families and evokes Christ as light of the world without being a direct reference.
How do you pronounce Luciana?
Luciana is pronounced loo-SYAH-nah.
Is Luciana a boy or girl name?
Luciana is usually a girl name.