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Lucus First Name Meaning

Lucus is a male name of American origin, meaning "From Lucania". In ancient Roman religion, a lucus was a sacred grove, cultivated like a wooded park and often containing a building housing the image of a god. The etymology of the word suggests that a lucus was understood as a clearing encompassed by trees. Rituals associated with a lucus included "clearing a clearing" and the Lucaria or Grove Festival. Sacred groves like Lucus Augusti and Lucus Feroniae became focal points for communities in the Roman Empire. The name Lucus carries a strong connection to nature, spirituality, and ancient traditions, reflecting a sense of reverence and respect for the divine forces in nature.

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

How popular Lucus first name? (2000 - Now)

Historical popularity of Lucus first name (1880 - Now)

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



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