Lumen comes from Latin lumen, 'light; a source of light' (also the scientific unit of luminous flux; we note the word-name). A lyrical, modern light-name (said 'LOO-men').

In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, light-and-a-source-of-light at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Lumen means 'light; a source of light' in Latin (and the scientific unit of luminous flux) — a lyrical, modern light-name (we note the word-name; said 'LOO-men').

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References — Lumen — word/light-name

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lumen mean?

Lumen is Latin for 'light; a source of light' (also the unit of luminous flux); a word/light-name.

How do you pronounce Lumen?

It's said LOO-men /ˈlu.mɛn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lumen a boy or girl name?

Lumen is used here as a girl's name; as a word-name it suits either.

How popular is Lumen?

Lumen is a very rare name in the U.S.