Indian name meaning
Luke
♂ BoyLu·ke · 2 syllables
Light-giving
- Origin
- Greek
- Most used by
- Christian families
- Commonly used in
- Christian families across India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Thoughtful, analytical and spiritual — drawn to depth, wisdom and quiet study.
| L | u | k | e |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | 2 | 5 |
3 + 6 + 2 + 5 = 16, then 1 + 6 = 7. So Luke carries the name number 7.
About the name Luke
Luke is a boy's name of Greek origin, most commonly given in Christian families and popular in Christian families across India. It carries the meaning “Light-giving.”
Spoken aloud it is Lu·ke — 2 syllables. Luke is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Luke mean?
Luke means “Light-giving.” It is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Is Luke a boy or a girl name?
Luke is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Luke?
Luke is of Greek origin and is most commonly used in Christian families in India.
How do you pronounce Luke?
Luke has 2 syllables and is said as Lu·ke.
What is the numerology number of the name Luke?
In the Chaldean system, Luke has the name number 7, “The Seeker.”
Is Luke a common name in India?
Luke does not appear in the set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records we check. Those cover adults, so a name popular with today's newborns can still score zero.
What names go well with Luke?
For a sister to Luke, families often stay within the same Greek naming tradition — Lydia, Angel, Christina or Georgia all pair naturally with it.
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