What Does the Name Lucius Mean
The name Lucius comes from Ancient Roman roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Lucius below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Lucius Name Meaning
Ancient Roman, Biblical, EnglishRoman praenomen, or given name, which was derived from Latin lux "light". This was the most popular of the praenomina. Two Etruscan kings of early Rome had this name as well as several...
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