Lucius

/ˈluːʃəs/ noun

Definition

A male given name of Latin origin, meaning 'one who is born at dawn' or relating to light.

Etymology

From Latin 'lux' meaning 'light.' The name was common in ancient Rome and appears in famous Romans like Lucius Verus and Lucius Cornelius Sulla.

Kelly Says

Lucius shares the same root as 'lucid,' 'illuminate,' and 'Lucy'—all connected to light—which made it a popular name for Roman boys born at sunrise!

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