Light, with a sense of bringing happiness
Pronunciation: LOO-see
Quick Answer
A concise answer for featured snippets and voice search.
Lucy is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Light". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: LOO-see. Lucky number: 10. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
Greek is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.
Λουκία
Λουκία μιά αύτη της λυχνίας
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
LOO-see
IPA
/luːsi/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
10
Lucky Day
December 13th
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Pearl
Life Path Number
3
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
One popular legend associates St. Lucy with the persecution of Christians in Sicily during the late 3rd or early 4th century. According to this legend, Lucy was a young noblewoman who defied the Roman governor and vowed to remain a virgin for the rest of her life. When her vow was discovered, she was sentenced to be executed. However, the soldiers were unable to pull out her eyes, and she miraculously survived the ordeal with her sight intact. Later, she was martyred by having a sword pierce her heart.
Late 3rd or early 4th century
Another legend, which may have originated in Constantinople, suggests that Lucy was a wealthy widow who dedicated her life to helping the poor and sick. According to this legend, she was visibly punished for her charitable works by being blinded by the Roman authorities. However, her sight was restored when she was miraculously healed by Bishop Cyriacus.
Late 4th or early 5th century
Famous People
Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Lucy
Lucy is a feminine given name that means 'light, illumination'
כוו
כוו לו בוחות ×וות וסלות
Λουκία
Λουκία μιά αύτη της λυχνίας
Lucia
Lucia, nomen femininum, significat 'lux, lucem'
Explore names with the same sound, spelling, or origin.
Connected entities and semantic relationships
Continue from this name to matching religion, origin, letter and gender pages.
Names to explore next on NameVerse.
Use NameVerse collections to compare meanings, origins and lucky numbers.
More expert NameVerse guides to help you compare meanings, origins and naming decisions.
Explore rare Christian names that carry profound spiritual significance and timeless beauty. From forgotten biblical names to lesser-known saint names, find distinctive options for your baby.