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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Light
- Origin
- Spanish
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- LOOZ
Luz is a Spanish name meaning "light," pronounced LOOZ (IPA /ˈluːz/). It's a short, single-syllable option with a clean, modern, worldly feel and a clear, on-the-surface meaning rather than a hidden or symbolic one.
Meaning & Origin of Luz
Meaning: Light.
Origin: Spanish.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Luz
LOOZIPA /ˈluːz/
Popularity of Luz
375 girls were named Luz in 2024, putting it at #750 nationally — well down from its high point of #454 in 1972, when 411 girls got the name. SSA records for Luz go back to 1886.
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FAQ
What does the name Luz mean?
Light. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Luz?
Luz is pronounced LOOZ (IPA: /ˈluːz/).
Is Luz a popular name right now?
Luz peaked at #454 in 1972 and is ranked #750 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1886–2024.)
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