Origin, Meaning, And History Of Lux
Lux is derived from the Latin lux meaning ‘light.’ The word also means ‘light’ in Spanish. It is a unisex name and can be used for boys and girl alike. In German and Dutch, Lux is a patronymic form of the vernacular Lucas. In German, it is a variation of Luchs, which originates from the Middle High German luhs meaning ‘lynx.’ It is used as a nickname for a person with keen eyesight. In French, Lux is a habitational name from the places of the same name in the Côte-d’Or, Haute-Garonne, and Saône-et-Loire.
Lux has several variations, including Lucas, Lucia, Lucius, Luzio, Luce, Luca, Lucio, and Luz are some of the common variants. The variants have different spellings in different languages too. In Luxembourg, the name is one of the most popular ones. It is a short form of the country’s name. In some places, Lux is used as a surname too.
Besides being a name that means light, Lux is a term attached to the measurement of light too. It is the SI-derived unit of luminance that is used to measure the intensity of light seen by the eye.
It is unclear when Lux became a given name. Its variant Lucius, however, has been around since the 3rd century. Lucia, too, has been used since the 4th century.
Lux finds several mentions in pop culture. Lux Cassidy is one of the main characters in the American TV drama Life Unexpected. Lux Lisbon is one of the main characters in the Jeffrey Eugenides’ book and subsequent movie adaptation, The Virgin Suicides. Kirsten Dunst played the character of Lux in the movie. Lux is the name of Jayne Cobb’s gun in the science fiction TV series Firefly. Lux is also the name of the champion in the video game League of Legends. The most popular occurrence, perhaps, of Lux is the name of the nightclub owned by Lucifer Morningstar in the TV series Lucifer. Lux is also the name of a popular Indian soap brand. Lux is the name of the resources in the video game Kingdom Hearts X. Lux is a turn-based strategy video game that came out in 2002. Lux is also the name of a Brian Eno album.
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How To Pronounce Lux?
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Famous People With The Name Lux
- NameProfession
- Lux InteriorStage name of Erick Lee Purkhiser; American singer and founding member of rock band The Cramps
- Danny LuxAmerican television and film music composer
- Hannah Lux DavisAmerican music video and commercial director, known for her videos with Katy Perry, Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus, and Avril Lavigne
- Vitalij LuxKyrgyzstan footballer
- Thomas LuxAmerican poet who wrote 14 books of poetry
- Gwen LuxAmerican sculptor known for abstractions from polyester resin concrete and metals and one of America’s pioneer women sculptors
- Martha Lux-SteinerSwiss physicist and first female professor in physics at FU Berlin
Lux On The Popularity Chart
Lux has had a pretty rollercoaster ride on the popularity and rank charts. Find out how the name has fared over the years.
Popularity Over Time
In 2001, only five babies per million were given this name. However, the name saw steady growth in popularity, with 189 babies per million sharing the name in 2021.
Source: Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
Lux fared smoothly on rank graphs with a few sudden spikes. In 2001, the name ranked 29,625. It slid lower in the following years but went up in 2007. Then it went down again to 34,270 in 2008. It recovered later drastically bettering its ranking to 18,641 in 2021.
Source: Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Lux
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of the name Lux?
The name Lux means ‘light.’
What is the origin of the name Lux?
Lux has a Latin origin.
How to pronounce the name Lux?
Lux is pronounced as luks.
What are some middle names that go well with Lux?
Lux means ‘light,’ and hence names with similar meanings and/or connotations may pair well with Lux. Aki (clear, crystal, or autumn), Elior (my God is my light), Lucifer (bringing light), Or (light), and Ori (my light) are some middle name options that may add more value to Lux. These recommendations give the name Lux depth and distinctiveness, resulting in meaningful combinations.
What are some positive traits associated with the name Lux?
According to numerology, the name Lux is associated with personality number 9. Due to this numerological association, individuals named Lux are believed to be kind, compassionate, and sympathetic toward others. They may have a charming, graceful, and idealistic personality. Additionally, they might possess exceptional leadership qualities, which could help them lead others by example. However, personality traits vary among individuals; not everyone named Lux will have them.
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