Lumen

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Latin

"light"

Lumen Origin and Meaning

The name Lumen is a girl's name meaning "light".

Lumen is a Latin word meaning "light", and the term used for the measurement of light output (making it an attractive choice for science-buffs).

The name was used for a female character in the TV series Dexter (played by Julia Stiles), and a real-life bearer is the American (male) artist Lumen Martin Winter.

Popularity of the name Lumen

• 1599 Nameberry 2025

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The name Lumen in Pop Culture

• Lumen Ann Pierce character portrayed by Julia Stiles in the Showtime TV series "Dexter"
• Lumen Company from Apple TV show Severance