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Louka
Pronounced LOO-kah /ˈlu.kɑ/Medium
Meaning: A French and Greek form of Luke/Loukas — from Greek Loukas, variously 'from Lucania (a region of Italy)' and 'light; bright'; routes layeredLow
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History & Origin
Louka is a French and Greek form of Luke/Loukas — from the Greek Loukas, variously 'from Lucania', a region of southern Italy, and 'light; bright' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name across French and Greek families (said 'LOO-kah'; nickname Lou).
In the U.S. it appears in French and Greek families. Rare, from-Lucania at the root, and modern.
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What does the name Louka mean?
Louka is a French/Greek form of Luke — variously 'from Lucania' and 'light'; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Louka?
It's said LOO-kah /ˈlu.kɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Louka a boy or girl name?
Louka is a boy's name.
How popular is Louka?
Louka is a rare name in the U.S.