Lucia

The name Lucia is a predominantly Italian and Spanish feminine form of the popular Roman name Lucius. Lucia translates to 'the one born at dawn', 'the one born in daylight', 'the one born into light', or more freely interpreted as 'the shining one', 'the radiant one', and 'the glowing one'.

What does the name Lucia mean?

The name Lucia is a predominantly Italian and Spanish feminine form of the popular Roman name Lucius. Lucia translates to 'the one born at dawn', 'the one born in daylight', 'the one born into light', or more freely interpreted as 'the shining one', 'the radiant one', and 'the glowing one'. The origin of the name lies in Latin, derived from the word elements lūx, lūcis, or lūcĭus for 'light', 'brightness', 'daylight', and 'dawn' or lucere or lūcĕo for 'to shine', 'to radiate', and 'to glow'. The feast of Saint Lucia is traditionally celebrated every year on December 13 (Lucia Day/Lucia Festival) in Sweden. Girls dress up as Lucia (with 'c' pronounced like 's') and wear a crown of lighted candles on their heads. Lúcia is considered the Portuguese and Hungarian spelling. In Spain, the 'c' is pronounced like the 'th' in English, and the accent is on the 'i', hence the name is written as 'Lucía'. In the spelling Lucià, the 'c' is pronounced like an 's', and the emphasis is on the 'a' (hence the accent). Other variants include Alucia, Luzia, Luzie, Luci, Lucie, Lucja, Lucija, Lucy, Lucya, and Lucita. The name became widespread in the Middle Ages due to the veneration of Saint Lucia of Syracuse, who is also regarded as the patron saint of the blind. In Spain, the name has been among the most popular girls' names in recent years. A well-known bearer of the name is the singer Lucia Popp.

Where does the name Lucia come from?

The etymology of Lucia is a feminine given name of Latin and Roman origin with meanings such as 'the one born into light' or 'the bringer of light' and others. Latin Roman

How do you pronounce Lucia?

Sound & pronunciation of Lucia: The name Lucia is pronounced with two to three syllables and is clearly articulated. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'Lu-ci-a' [ˈluːtsi̯a] or internationally as [luˈtʃiːa], combining a darker 'u' with a bright, open ending. The transition from a dark beginning to a light ending gives the name tension. Lucia appears elegant and lively at the same time - international, refined, and expressive.

When is the name day of Lucia?

The name day of Lucia is March 25 (in honor of Saint Lucia Filippini), September 19 (in honor of Saint Lucia of the Mountain, a medieval hermit), and December 13 (in honor of Saint Lucia of Syracuse, a consecrated virgin and early Christian martyr who lived in the 3rd century in Sicily).

Popularity

As a feminine given name, Lucia shows an unusually consistent development in Germany over a very long period. Since the first recorded placements in the 1920s, Lucia has remained almost continuously visible in the extended upper ranks and has thus been among the regularly given names over generations, but never dominating.

Nicknames & pet names

Cia / Lia / Loo / Looroll / Lou / Lu / Luc / Lucasia / Luce / Luci / Luciana / Luciano / Lucichen / Lucie / Lucifa / Lucifee / Lucimadonna / Lucky / Lucl / Lucy / Lucyloo / Ludschay / Lui / Luigi / Luki / Lul / Luli / Lully / Lulu / Lululutze / Lusche / Luska / Lussi / Lutschi / Lutschia / Lutz / Lutzi / Lutzifee / Lutzifer / Lux / Luzanda / Luzerl / Luzerle / Luzi / Luzia / Luzifer / Luzille / Luzzi / Luzziii / Madonna

Similar first names

Lucija, Lucina, Lucy, Luzia

Famous people

• Gabriella Lucia Climi (Australian singer of Albanian-Italian descent)
• Lúcia Alves (Brazilian actress)
• Lucia Anguissola (Italian painter)
• Lucia Annunziata (journalist)
• Lucia Bosè (actress and 'Miss Italia')
• Lucia Bosetti (Italian volleyball player)
• Lucia Cadotsch (singer from Switzerland)
• Lucia Cormani (Italian ballet dancer)
• Lucia Dlugoszewski (American composer)
• Lúcia dos Santos (Portuguese nun)
• Lucía Etxebarria (Spanish writer)
• Lucia Filippini (1672–1732), Italian founder of a religious order)
• Lucía Gil (Spanish singer)
• Lucia Hossu-Longin (Romanian film producer)
• Lucia Kimani (long-distance runner from Bosnia and Herzegovina)
• Lucia Lin (Taiwanese scholar)
• Lucia Mazzotti (Italian skier)
• Lucia Medzihradska (Slovak alpine skier)
• Lucia Nanami (from the anime Mermaid Melody)
• Lucia Newman (television journalist (CNN)