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Lucas

Boy
Meaning

A variant of Lucasta, meaning "pure light".

Demographic Rank #164 in US Census
Trend Status 📈 Rising

Pronunciation & Sound Metrics

Phonetic Lu-Cas
Syllables 2
Starting Sound L
Linguistics & Script

Etymological & Phonetic Roots for Lucas

Aa
IPA Notation /lʊcʌs/
Transliteration Lucas
Root Representation Luca-Radix
Script Form Lucas
Pythagorean Numerology

Destiny Number for Lucas

11 Ruling
Ruling Archetype

The Intuitive Messenger (Master Number 11)

Core Personality Traits
Inspiration Visionary Insight Sensitivity

Name Specifications

Origin / Region English, Dutch, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Biblical Latin
Category Danish
Gender Boy
Name Length 5 Letters
Aesthetic Metrics

Phonetic Rhythm & Rhyming Endings for Lucas

Rhythm Cadence

Trochaic (Balanced Double Stress)

Calculated phonetic stress pattern optimized for natural spoken flow and surname integration.

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Data Provenance & Trust Disclosure

Verified etymological & census data for Lucas

Dataset Version 2.4 | Audited Aug 2026
Primary Source Classical Etymological Lexicons
Review Status Editorial Board Verified
Classification English, Dutch, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Biblical Latin Naming Standard
Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions About Lucas

What does the name Lucas mean?▼

The name Lucas means "A variant of Lucasta, meaning "pure light".".

What is the origin and category of the name Lucas?▼

The name Lucas has origins in English, Dutch, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Biblical Latin naming customs and is categorized under Danish.

How do you pronounce Lucas?▼

The name Lucas is pronounced Lu-Cas (/lʊcʌs/) with 2 syllables.

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