Lugh Name Meaning
The name Lugh comes from Irish Mythology roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Lugh below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Lugh Name Meaning
Irish MythologyProbably an Irish form of LUGUS. In Irish mythology Lugh was a divine hero who led the Tuatha De Danann against the Fomorians who were led by his grandfather Balor. Lugh killed Balor by shooting a...
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