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Luzma

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Pronounced LOOZ-mah /ˈluz.mɑ/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish compound of Luz ('light', from Latin lux) and Maria (a form of Mary); a contraction of Luz MariaLow

In 30 seconds: Light + Mary: Luzma contracts Luz María. Lyrical, devout, and warm (said 'LOOZ-mah').
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Origin LowSpanish, Latin
MeaningA Spanish compound of Luz ('light', from Latin lux) and Maria (a form of Mary); a contraction of Luz Maria
U.S. rank (2025)#7721 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 149

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202020132025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Luzma is a Spanish compound of Luz ('light', from Latin lux) and Maria (a form of Mary) — a contraction of the devotional double name Luz María (Our Lady of Light). A lyrical, devout name (said 'LOOZ-mah'; nicknames Luz, Mary).

In the U.S. it appears in Mexican families. Rare, light-and-Mary at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Luz means 'light' (from Latin lux) and Maria is a form of Mary — Luzma is a contraction of the Spanish double name Luz María, lyrical and devout (said 'LOOZ-mah').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Luz Maria — Spanish compound

Variations

Luz MariaLucema

Nicknames

Luz

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Luzma mean?

Luzma is a Spanish contraction of Luz María — 'light' plus Mary.

How do you pronounce Luzma?

It's said LOOZ-mah /ˈluz.mɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Luzma a boy or girl name?

Luzma is a girl's name.

How popular is Luzma?

Luzma is a rare name in the U.S.

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