Lucian

The meaning of Lucian is 'light', which comes from the Latin name Lucianus. It is a male-given name that is taken from the word 'lux', meaning 'to light' in Latin. A very significant personality named Lucian was one of the oldest novelists in western literature. He was a satirist, who often referred to himself as Lukinos or "Lukianos in his scripture. The name has a Christian history as well. It was the name of an old Christian martyr, Saint Lucian, who was also known as the Apostle of Beauvais and was born into a Roman family. Interestingly, Saint Lucian’s father was named also Lucius - which is another variant of the name Lucian. Alternatives to Lucian are the names Luciano, which is the Latin version and Lucien which is the French version.

Gender

Boy

Meaning

light

Origin

Latin

Numerology

L is for love, your love of life!

U is for unique, your love of life.

C is for captive, your web of charm.

I is for interest, you show in others.

A is for acquaintance, the many friends you know.

N is for name, a pleasant one indeed.

Lucky

Lucian lucky number is 6.

Number 6 is recognized for its nurturing, supportive, and empathic nature. A true healer, 6 has the ability to problem solve in both the emotional and physical realms, helping others through its straightforward, yet gentle, approach. 6 has a strong sense of responsibility and cares deeply for its friends, family, and lovers.

Famous People Named Lucian

• Lucian of Chester monk and author
• Lucian of Samosata Assyrian,Greek rhetorician and satirist
• Saint Lucian of Antioch theologian, martyr
• Saint Lucian of Beauvais martyr
• Lucian Michael Freud German,British painter

Lucian in Pop Culture

• Lucian a lycan in the film 'Underworld'
• Lucian "Luke Garroway" Graymark lycanthrope in Cassandra Clare's 'Mortal Instruments' series
• Lucian Gregory red,haired anarchist poet in 'The Man Who Was Thursday' (1908) by G. K. Chesterton
• Lucian a branch of the Cahill family in the 39 Clues series, descended from Luke Cahill
• Lucian Kiggs the main character in "Seraphina" by Rachel Hartman