Lukacs

The male first name Lukacs (Lukács) is a Hungarian variant of the name Lukas, which has its origin in the Ancient Greek Loukas ‎(Λουκᾶς). Translated, it means 'the Glorious' or 'the Light-bringer' and derives from the Greek word leukós (λευκός), which means 'bright', 'glorious', 'white', 'pale-skinned', and 'weak'.

What does the name Lukacs mean?

Lukacs (Lukács) is the Hungarian form of Lukas and has its roots in the Ancient Greek Loukas ‎(Λουκᾶς). The direct translation is 'the Glorious' or 'the Light-bringer' and traces back to the Ancient Greek word leukós (λευκός), which encompasses 'bright', 'glorious', 'white', 'pale-skinned', and 'weak'. Additionally, the name is associated with the Roman surname Lucanus, which refers to the region of Lucania in Southern Italy. In a figurative sense, the name can also mean 'the one from Lucania' or 'the Lucanian'. The name gained prominence through the Evangelist Lukas, one of the four authors of the canonical Gospels of Jesus Christ, to whom both the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles are attributed. Other variants include Louka, Loucas, Lukasz, Luka, Lucas, Luca, Lucaz, and Laux.

Where does the name Lukacs come from?

The name Lukacs has Ancient Greek roots and means 'the Glorious'. The etymology can be traced back to the Ancient Greek word leukós (λευκός), which means 'bright', 'glorious', 'white', 'pale-skinned', and 'weak'. The name is used in the Hungarian language.

How do you pronounce Lukacs?

The pronunciation of Lukacs is two-syllable and clearly structured. In German-speaking regions, the name is usually pronounced as 'Lu-katsch' [ˈlukatʃ], which creates a concise and slightly tense sound line. The part 'kacs' provides a distinctive, slightly sharp ending that gives the name a certain contour. Thus, Lukacs sounds melodious, structured, and radiates a Hungarian, traditional note.

When is the name day of Lukacs?

Lukacs celebrates his name day on February 17 and October 18.

Popularity

In Germany, Lukacs is a rather rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,453rd on the list of the most common male first names. Over the last ten years, Lukacs has been chosen as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 9,638th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 10,904th.

Famous people

• Lukacs Bole (Irish footballer)
• Lukacs Csucsu Kornel (racing driver from Hungary)