Names Starting With L
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Lucien
Lucien is a boys' name of French origin meaning “light, born of light.”
pronunciation
LOO-see-en
meaning & origin
The name Lucien means “light, born of light.” It comes from the French language tradition.
The French form of Lucianus, derived from Latin 'lux' meaning light. It carries a sophisticated, intellectual French elegance and was common among French artists and writers of the 19th century.
famous people named Lucien
- Lucien Freud (painter)
- Lucian of Samosata (ancient Greek satirist)
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