Lucia
light
- Origin
- Latin
- Religion
- Catholic
- Gender
- Girl
- Country
- Italy
- Pronunciation
- loo-CHEE-uh
- Popularity
- rising
Common nicknames
LucyLulu
About the name Lucia
Lucia is a girl name of Latin origin meaning "light". It is most commonly used in Catholic families and is especially popular in Italy.
Lucia is the Italian, Spanish and Portuguese form of Lucy, both from the Latin 'lux' meaning light. Saint Lucia of Syracuse, a fourth-century martyr, is celebrated on December 13 across Catholic and Lutheran traditions (Santa Lucia). The name has been a top-5 girls' name in Spain and Italy for the last decade and is climbing in the US.
Popularity trend: Lucia has been gaining ground with parents in recent years.
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Frequently asked about Lucia
- What does the name Lucia mean?
- Lucia means "light". It's a girl name of Latin origin, most commonly used in Catholic families and popular in Italy.
- Where does the name Lucia come from?
- Lucia originates from Latin. On Babbloom it's classified in the Catholic naming tradition.
- Is Lucia a boy or girl name?
- Lucia is a girl name.