LUZ  (LOOSE)

Gender: F
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: "light"

Popularity in 2008: #732

Pronounced LOOSE, this name that refers to the Virgin Mary -- "Our Lady of Light" -- is well used in the Hispanic community. Nicknames and variations include Chitta, Lucecita, Lucelida, Lucelita, Lucha, Lucida, Lucila, Lusa, and Luzana.

Luz is being discussed in our message boards:

• Spanish/Latin name?
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Read Nameberry blog posts about Luz:

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