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Greek form of Luke
"man from Lucania"
The original Greek form of Luke, similar to the English Lucas, but with the emphasis on the second syllable. Loukas Notaras was a Byzantine Greek statesman - the last grand Duke of the Byzantine…
Greek variation of a diminutive of Alexis
Lexus, an automotive newcomer, has recently entered the Top 1000 -- more because of its association, we fear, with the status symbol car than its relation to the name Alexis. If you love this name,…
Lukus is an alternative spelling of Lucas, a name with ancient roots derived from the Greek name Loukas, meaning 'from Lucania' (a region in southern Italy). This variant spelling maintains the…
Variation of Leonidas, Greek
"lion"
Used as a unisex name in Galicia, this powerful name is the Ionic and Attic Greek form of Leonidas.
Greek
"citadel"
This version of the name of a Greek nymph, based on the ancient city of Larisa, is widely used in Russia thanks to a martyr saint venerated by the Eastern Church.
Arabic, Greek
"shining, radiant; throat"
Lamia is a name with two very different images: from its Arabic roots, it is a bright yet gentle choice with a glowing meaning. As a Greek name however, Lamia appears in mythology as a child-eating…
"woman, wife"
Succinct and simple in spelling, Leda is a currently rare choice from Greek mythology with that appealing four-letter, ending in -a format of Lyra, Maia, Vada, Veda, and Nora. Borne by a Spartan…
Liliah is a delicate feminine name with Hebrew origins, considered a variation of Lilith or Delilah. It may also be connected to the word 'lilac' or 'lily,' flowering plants that symbolize innocence…
Leandros is a masculine name of Greek origin, derived from the name Leander, which comes from the Greek elements 'leon' meaning 'lion' and 'andros' meaning 'man', thus translating to 'lion man' or…
Greek, diminutive of Alexis
Lexis is a condensation of Alexis, or the expression of a wish to drive a Lexus. Go with the longer form.
"forgetfulness"
Letha is taken from Lethe, the mythological River of Oblivion. Letha now sounds as if it's missing a first syllable.
The ancient Leontios, the name of several early saints and a Byzantine empire, may rise again with the pride of lion names so fashionable in Europe, from Leo to Leon to Leonie. The Latinized version…
Greek, diminutive of Alexia
See ALEXIA.
Lucais is a masculine name with Gaelic roots, functioning as an Irish variation of Lucas or Luke. Derived ultimately from the Latin name Lucas meaning "light" or "illumination," Lucais (pronounced…
Loucas is a masculine name that represents a variation of Lucas, which derives from the Greek name Loukas (Λουκάς). The name ultimately comes from the Latin 'lux' meaning 'light' or can be connected…
"to chatter"
An interesting name despite the pronunciation challenge. It has literary roots, both in the classical poetry of Horace, and as a character in John Fowles' The French Lieutenant's Woman . Appealing…
"liberator"
This grand name combines "lysis" (freedom) and "andros" (man). Lysander is a related, and more recognizable, variation.
"scales, balance"
Appropriate for a girl born between late September and late October, Libra suggests both balance and freedom.
Place-name
Patrick Lafcadio Hearn was born on the Greek Island of Lefkada, the origin of the name he used as a first. But as a writer, he was known as Koizumi Yakumo, a collector of Japanese folk tales and…
Lilis is a feminine name with several possible origins. It may be connected to Lilith from Hebrew mythology or function as a variation of the flower name Lily. In Indonesian and Malay traditions,…