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Lu

Statistics: Argentina · native version ↗
Girl Name day: December 13 In French: Lucien
Origin: Latin. Meaning: the luminous one or the one born with light.
From Latin lux, lucis.

Name day for Lu

December 13

Why this day? Lu is a short form of Lucia, and shares its name day.

Lu is celebrated in the United States, Spain, Brazil and Germany on August 12; France and Italy on October 18; Argentina on December 13.

The story of the name Lu

Lu is a short form of Lucia. It keeps its origin (Latin) and meaning — the luminous one or the one born with light, and shares its name day, December 13.

On birth records, Lu is rarely written as such: the Lus are Lucias (353,843 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Lucia page. Lu is also a short form of Guadalupe, Luisa, Lourdes.

Frequently asked questions about Lu

What does Lu mean?

Lu is a short form of Lucia, which means the luminous one or the one born with light.

When is Lu's name day?

December 13, together with Lucia: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Lu a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Lucia.

Lu's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 7/10
Independence 5/10
Sensitivity 7/10
Ambition 5/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 7/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 6/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Lu

Bottom 10

  1. Sarai55%
  2. Joaquina60%
  3. Montserrat60%
  4. Aitana60%
  5. Anna60%
  6. Vera60%
  7. Gianna67%
  8. Aline68%
  9. Indiana69%
  10. Danae69%

Love potential for Lu

Professional potential for Lu

Top 10

  1. Jocelyn90%
  2. Aline80%
  3. Lupe80%
  4. Aimara77%
  5. Amaia76%
  6. Hanna76%
  7. Joselyn75%
  8. Anna75%
  9. Jasmin75%
  10. Ailyn74%

Bottom 10

  1. Genesis42%
  2. Frida43%
  3. Indiana44%
  4. Gina48%
  5. Gianna49%
  6. Amira49%
  7. Keyla49%
  8. Franchesca50%
  9. Tiana50%
  10. Brianna50%

Crush potential for Lu

Bottom 10

  1. Anna52%
  2. Vera59%
  3. Montserrat60%
  4. Joaquina60%
  5. Aitana60%
  6. Sarai66%
  7. Aline67%
  8. Gianna67%
  9. Indira68%
  10. Jocelyn68%
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