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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Light
- Origin
- Latin (elaboration of Lucia)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- loo-SIN-da
Lucinda is a Latin name, an elaboration of Lucia, and it carries the meaning "light." It's pronounced loo-SIN-da (/luˈsɪndə), giving it a few more syllables than Lucia while keeping that same light-rooted meaning. If you like Lucia but want a longer, more layered form of it, Lucinda is worth a look.
Meaning & Origin of Lucinda
Meaning: Light.
Origin: Latin (elaboration of Lucia).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Lucinda
loo-SIN-daIPA /luˈsɪndə/
Popularity of Lucinda
Lucinda hit its highest point in 1881, ranking #153 with 88 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had slipped to #1717 — but 118 babies still received the name, so it hasn't disappeared, just settled into rarer, steadier use.
Names Like Lucinda
These names share Lucinda’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Lucinda mean?
Light. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Lucinda?
Lucinda is pronounced loo-SIN-da (IPA: /luˈsɪndə/).
Is Lucinda a popular name right now?
Lucinda peaked at #153 in 1881 and is ranked #1717 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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