Luar

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Luar Pronunciation

Luar is pronounced loo-AR /luˈɑr/Medium

Meaning: From Spanish/Portuguese lunar/luar, 'of the moon; moonlight'; a modern name; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Moonlight: Luar ties to Portuguese luar, 'moonlight'. Soft, lyrical, and warm (said 'loo-AR').

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Origin LowSpanish, Portuguese

MeaningFrom Spanish/Portuguese lunar/luar, 'of the moon; moonlight'; a modern name; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#5555 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 38

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Luar ties to Portuguese luar, 'moonlight', and Spanish lunar, 'of the moon' (from Latin luna, 'the moon'; routes layered, which we note). A soft, lyrical, modern Latino name (said 'loo-AR'; nickname Lu).

In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare, moonlight at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Luar means 'moonlight' in Portuguese (and 'of the moon', Spanish lunar) — a soft, lyrical modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'loo-AR').

Overall data confidence 48%

References — luar — routes layered

Variations

LuanLunar

Nicknames

Lu

Themes & Styles

Uncertain Nature Spanish Portuguese

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Luar?

Luar is pronounced loo-AR (/luˈɑr/). Press play above to hear Luar said aloud.

How do you say Luar?

Luar is said loo-AR (/luˈɑr/). Press play above to hear Luar said aloud.

What does the name Luar mean?

Luar is Portuguese for 'moonlight' (and 'of the moon', Spanish); the routes are layered.

Is Luar a boy or girl name?

Luar is a boy's name.

How popular is Luar?

Luar is a rare name in the U.S.