Luke

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Gender
Boy
Origin
Greek
Meaning
An English form of the Greek name Loukas, meaning "from Lucania", a region in Southern Italy. In Greek the meaning of the name Luke is "light giving".

Pronounced: Loo k
Facts
Luke is a popular name for characters in both film and television. Luke Skywalker is the main character in the "Star Wars" series, and the 1967 film "Cool Hand Luke" has a protagonist of the same name. Characters named Luke also feature prominently in the TV series "Gilmore Girls" and "The Dukes of Hazard".
Numerology
4
Logical and organised, 4s appreciate rules and routine, and are good at paying attention to detail. A career as a scientist or manager would suit them well!

Read more about number 4s

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