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Lucifer First Name Meaning

The name Lucifer is of Latin origin, meaning "Bringer Of Light." While commonly associated with the Devil in Christian theology, its original usage referred to the planet Venus in its morning aspect. In Roman folklore, Lucifer was personified as a male figure bearing a torch. The biblical references to Lucifer in the Book of Isaiah have been subject to various interpretations, with some associating the name with the Devil and others emphasizing its connection to the king of Babylon. The motif of a heavenly being striving for the highest seat of heaven, only to be cast down to the underworld, has similarities in Babylonian and Canaanite mythology. The name Lucifer has also been explored in Gnosticism, the Latter Day Saint movement, and modern popular culture, where it is often depicted as a charismatic and complex figure.

Sources: Wikipedia, available at https://www.wikipedia.org | BabyNames.com, available at https://www.babynames.com

How popular Lucifer first name? (2000 - Now)

Historical popularity of Lucifer first name (1880 - Now)

Sources: Social Security Administration, available at https://www.ssa.gov/OACT/babynames/



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