Lucian
/ˈluːʃən/noun
A male given name and surname derived from Latin, ultimately meaning "light."
Did you know?Lucian ultimately comes from the Latin name Lucianus, built on lux, lucis, meaning "light," the same root behind words tied to illumination and radiance.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*lewk-
“to shine; light”
Latin
Latin
lux, lucis
“light”
Latin
Latin
Lucianus
“belonging to Lucius; a Roman family name and personal name”
Late Latin / Christian Latin
Latin
Lucianus
“used as a personal name, especially in Christian and Roman contexts”
Modern English
English
Lucian
“a male given name or surname”
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