Origin, Meaning, And History Of Lucio
Lucio is a smooth-sounding masculine name with origins in Portuguese and implies ‘light’ or ‘from Lucanus.’ It is a Spanish and Italian variant of the popular male nameLucius, which means ‘light.’ The name is written as Lucío in Spanish and Lúcio in Portuguese. In Galician, Lucio is a habitational name from Lucio in the province of Galicia, Spain.
Lucius, which is the major variant of Lucio, comes from the root term Lux, meaning ‘light’ or ‘brightness.’ Lux is also a unit of illumination. Lucio thus comes in the category of names that signify brightness, such asLuciaandLucy. Interestingly, Lux can also be an adorable nickname for your boy.
Commonly, Lucio is regarded as a variation ofLucianandLuke. Its pronunciation differs from country to country. Spanish and Portuguese speakers speak ‘c’ like an ‘s.’ So, they may put more force on the first or the second syllable. The name can thus be spoken as LOO-see-oh or loo-SEE-oh. On the other hand, Italians speak ‘c’ like the English ‘ch.’ So, they pronounce Lucio with only two syllables, i.e., LOO-cho.
Lucio is also a popular Italian surname and personal name. In pop culture, there are several references to it. For example,Lucio Correia dos Santosis the healer in the video game Overwatch. He is one of the 21 heroes that are a part of the game’s release on May 24, 2016. The visual novel Arcana also features a character with this name.Count Luciowas the ruler of Vesuvia in this novel.Lucio Marcanois an unseen character in the game Mafia III. If you are an English literature fanatic, you may be familiar with Lucio in Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure (1).
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Famous People With The Name Lucio
- Lucio BattistiItalian singer-songwriter, known for his songs like Per una lira and Dolce di giorno
- Lucio Franco AmantiItalian cellist and composer, known for his composition JAZZ SUITE
- Lucio SerraniItalian male hammer thrower, who obtained the first position in the 1987 Mediterranean Games
- Loris MalaguzziItalian educator, famous for creating the philosophy known as the Reggio Emilia Approach in education
- Joaquim Lúcio Cardoso FilhoBrazilian novelist, known for his work Maleita (Malaria)
Lucio On The Popularity Chart
Lucio enjoyed marginal popularity in the US. These charts will help you analyze the name’s popularity better.
Popularity Over Time
Lucio’s popularity surged briefly in 2005, with 114 babies per million sharing this name. However, its usage dropped in the following years.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
这个名字有一个糟糕的排名图表1990s. Currently, it does not come in the category of the top 10,000 baby names.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Lucio
Does the sound of Lucio appeal to your senses? Here is a list of similar-sounding names.
Popular Sibling Names For Lucio
Other Popular Names Beginning With L
Names With Similar Meaning As Lucio
If you are looking for a name for your baby’s sibling, the following names mean the same as Lucio. Check them out.
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How To Communicate The Name In Other Languages
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In Braille Alphabet
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Name Numerology For Lucio
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Lucio?
The name Lucio means the one that brings light.
2. What is the origin of the name Lucio?
Lucio has a Spanish and Italian origin.
3. How to pronounce the name Lucio?
Lucio is pronounced as loo-see-oh.
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