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Luca (masculine given name)

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Luca is a masculine given name used mainly in Italy, Spain, Portugal, Romania, and Latin America. It is derived from the Latin name Lucas. It may also come from the Latin word "lucus" meaning "sacred wood" (a cognate of lucere). The name, an equivalent to the English Luke, is common among Christians as a result of Luke the Evangelist.[1]

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Luca has risen in popularity as a name for boys in other countries. Its relation to the already popular names Lucas and Luke has been attributed to its popularity.[2] It was the third-most popular name for newborn boys in New Zealand in 2023 and is also common in Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands. In 2022, it was the 27th most popular name given to boys in Canada.[3] In the United States, the animated film Luca has been cited as influencing its usage of the name for boys.[2]

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