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Lucian

Name Meaning:

From the Roman cognomen Lucianus, derived from Lucius (Latin 'lux,' light). Meaning "light."

Noteable Namesakes

Lucian Freud (Painter); Lucian of Samosata (Greek Satirist); Lucian Truscott (US General)

Origin

Latin

Popularity

US: #512, UK: #476

Variations/Nicknames

Lucien; Lucius; Luke

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