Name meaning & originŁukasz
/WOO-kash/
Łukasz is a Polish boy's name pronounced /WOO-kash/. The Polish form of Lucas, identifying a person coming from the region of Lucania.
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Meaning of Łukasz
The Polish form of Lucas, identifying a person coming from the region of Lucania.
Łukasz is the Polish cognate of the Greek name Loukas, which literally translates to 'man from Lucania,' a historical region in Southern Italy. The name gained widespread European popularity due to Saint Luke the Evangelist, the physician and author of the third Gospel in the New Testament.
- Origin
- Polish
- Pronunciation
- /WOO-kash/
Cultural background
It is one of the most enduringly popular male names in Poland, consistently ranking among the top names for several decades. In Polish culture, the name day for Łukasz is traditionally celebrated on October 18th.
Variations & nicknames
- Łukaszek
- Łuki
- Lukas
- Lucas
- Luca
- Luc
Famous people named Łukasz
Well-known namesakes — celebrities, historical figures and characters.
Łukasz Piszczek
Renowned professional footballer known for his long tenure at Borussia Dortmund.
Sport · 2000s-present
Łukasz Fabiański
Premier League goalkeeper and longtime member of the Polish national team.
Sport · 2000s-present
Łukasz Podolski
Polish-born German professional footballer and World Cup winner.
Sport · 2003-present
Łukasz Garlicki
Well-known Polish stage and film actor.
Film · 1990s-present
Łukasz Orbitowski
Award-winning Polish fantasy and horror writer.
Literature · 2000s-present
Frequently asked about Łukasz
- What does Łukasz mean?
- Łukasz is a Polish name meaning 'from Lucania,' a region in Southern Italy. It is the Polish equivalent of the English name Luke or Lucas.
- How do you pronounce Łukasz?
- It is pronounced 'WOO-kash.' The Polish 'Ł' makes a 'w' sound, and the 'sz' makes a 'sh' sound.
- Is Łukasz a boy or girl name?
- Łukasz is a masculine name used exclusively for boys in Poland.
- When is the name day for Łukasz?
- The most common name day (imieniny) for Łukasz in Poland is October 18th, feast of St. Luke.
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