Lucius
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Lucius is a male given name
derived from Lucius
(abbreviated L.), one of the small group of common Latin forenames (praenomina
) found in the culture of ancient Rome
. Lucius derives from latin
word Lux (gen. lucis), meaning "light
" (<PIE
*leuk- "brightness", Latin verb lucere "to shine"), and is a cognate
of name Lucas
. Another etymology proposed is a derivation from Etruscan
Lauchum (or Lauchme) meaning "king
", which however was transferred into Latin as Lucumo.
Lucius is an English
masculine given name
and a rare German and Dutch
surname
. Lucius has been translated into Italian
, Spanish
and Portuguese
, as Lucio
.
Given name
A given name, in Western contexts often referred to as a first name, is a personal name that specifies and differentiates between members of a group of individuals, especially in a family, all of whose members usually share the same family name...
derived from Lucius
Lucius (praenomen)
Lucius is a Latin praenomen, or personal name, which was one of the most common names throughout Roman history. The feminine form is Lucia . The praenomen was used by both patrician and plebeian families, and gave rise to the patronymic gentes Lucia and Lucilia, as well as the cognomen Lucullus...
(abbreviated L.), one of the small group of common Latin forenames (praenomina
Praenomen
The praenomen was a personal name chosen by the parents of a Roman child. It was first bestowed on the dies lustricus , the eighth day after the birth of a girl, or the ninth day after the birth of a boy...
) found in the culture of ancient Rome
Rome
Rome is the capital of Italy and the country's largest and most populated city and comune, with over 2.7 million residents in . The city is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber River within the Lazio region of Italy.Rome's history spans two and a half...
. Lucius derives from latin
Latin
Latin is an Italic language originally spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. It, along with most European languages, is a descendant of the ancient Proto-Indo-European language. Although it is considered a dead language, a number of scholars and members of the Christian clergy speak it fluently, and...
word Lux (gen. lucis), meaning "light
Light
Light or visible light is electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye, and is responsible for the sense of sight. Visible light has wavelength in a range from about 380 nanometres to about 740 nm, with a frequency range of about 405 THz to 790 THz...
" (<PIE
Pie
A pie is a baked dish which is usually made of a pastry dough casing that covers or completely contains a filling of various sweet or savoury ingredients....
*leuk- "brightness", Latin verb lucere "to shine"), and is a cognate
Cognate
In linguistics, cognates are words that have a common etymological origin. This learned term derives from the Latin cognatus . Cognates within the same language are called doublets. Strictly speaking, loanwords from another language are usually not meant by the term, e.g...
of name Lucas
Lucas
Lucas is the Latin form of the Greek name Loukas , and it's a common name in many modern languages.Lucas may refer to several things.-Real:*Lucas Barrios, Paraguayan footballer currently playing for Borussia Dortmund...
. Another etymology proposed is a derivation from Etruscan
Etruscan language
The Etruscan language was spoken and written by the Etruscan civilization, in what is present-day Italy, in the ancient region of Etruria and in parts of Lombardy, Veneto, and Emilia-Romagna...
Lauchum (or Lauchme) meaning "king
King
- Centers of population :* King, Ontario, CanadaIn USA:* King, Indiana* King, North Carolina* King, Lincoln County, Wisconsin* King, Waupaca County, Wisconsin* King County, Washington- Moving-image works :Television:...
", which however was transferred into Latin as Lucumo.
Lucius is an English
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
masculine given name
Given name
A given name, in Western contexts often referred to as a first name, is a personal name that specifies and differentiates between members of a group of individuals, especially in a family, all of whose members usually share the same family name...
and a rare German and Dutch
Dutch people
The Dutch people are an ethnic group native to the Netherlands. They share a common culture and speak the Dutch language. Dutch people and their descendants are found in migrant communities worldwide, notably in Suriname, Chile, Brazil, Canada, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, and the United...
surname
Surname
A surname is a name added to a given name and is part of a personal name. In many cases, a surname is a family name. Many dictionaries define "surname" as a synonym of "family name"...
. Lucius has been translated into Italian
Italian language
Italian is a Romance language spoken mainly in Europe: Italy, Switzerland, San Marino, Vatican City, by minorities in Malta, Monaco, Croatia, Slovenia, France, Libya, Eritrea, and Somalia, and by immigrant communities in the Americas and Australia...
, Spanish
Spanish language
Spanish , also known as Castilian , is a Romance language in the Ibero-Romance group that evolved from several languages and dialects in central-northern Iberia around the 9th century and gradually spread with the expansion of the Kingdom of Castile into central and southern Iberia during the...
and Portuguese
Portuguese language
Portuguese is a Romance language that arose in the medieval Kingdom of Galicia, nowadays Galicia and Northern Portugal. The southern part of the Kingdom of Galicia became independent as the County of Portugal in 1095...
, as Lucio
Lucio
Lucio is an Italian, Portuguese, Spanish male given name derived from Latin name Lucius. Lucio is also an Italian, Portuguese and Spanish surname.It may be refer to:People* Lucio Amanti , a Canadian cellist...
.
Given name
- Pope Lucius IPope Lucius IPope Saint Lucius I was Pope from June 25, 253 to March 5, 254.St. Lucius was born in Rome at an unknown date; nothing is known about his family except his father's name, Porphyrianus. He was elected probably on June 25, 253, and died on March 5, 254...
(died 254) - Pope Lucius IIPope Lucius IIPope Lucius II , born Gherardo Caccianemici dal Orso, was pope from March 9, 1144, until his death Feb 15, 1145. His pontificate was notable for the unrest in Rome associated with the Commune of Rome, and its attempts to wrest control of the city from the papacy.-Early life:Gherardo Caccianemici...
(died 1145) - Pope Lucius IIIPope Lucius IIIPope Lucius III , born Ubaldo, was pope from 1 September 1181 to his death.A native of the independent republic of Lucca, he was born ca. 1100 as Ubaldo, son of Orlando. He is commonly referred to as a member of the aristocratic family of Allucingoli, but this is not proven...
(1100–1185) - Lucius of AlexandriaLucius of AlexandriaLucius of Alexandria was an arian who was twice installed as Patriarch of Alexandria, first in 363, during the reign of Athanasius, and the second between 373 and 380, competing with Peter II of Alexandria.- References :...
, Patriarch of Alexandria - Lucius of Britain, a mythical 2nd century Christian king of Britain, first mentioned in the 6th century
- Lucius of CyreneLucius of CyreneLucius of Cyrene was, according to the Book of Acts, one of the founders of the Christian Church in Antioch, then part of Roman Syria. He is mentioned by name as a member of the church there, after King Herod's Death:...
, founder of Christian Church in Antioch, then part of Roman Syria - Lucius BeebeLucius BeebeLucius Morris Beebe was an American author, gourmand, photographer, railroad historian, journalist, and syndicated columnist.-Early life and education:...
(1902–1966), American writer - Lucius BorichLucius BorichLucius Borich is an Australian musician, best known as the current drummer for the band Cog, and previously the drummer in funk metal band Juice and in The Hanging Tree.-Biography:...
(born 1971), Australian musician - Lucius CaryLucius CaryLucius Cary may refer to one of several members of the Cary family who held the title Viscount Falkland:*Lucius Cary, 2nd Viscount Falkland *Lucius Cary, 3rd Viscount Falkland...
(1610–1643), English politician - Lucius D. ClayLucius D. ClayGeneral Lucius Dubignon Clay was an American officer and military governor of the United States Army known for his administration of Germany immediately after World War II. Clay was deputy to General Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1945; deputy military governor, Germany 1946; commander in chief, U.S....
(1897–1978), American general - Lucius Curtis (1786–1869), British admiral
- Lucius Jacques DupréLucius Jacques DupréLucius Jacques Dupré was a prominent Confederate politician during the American Civil War.He was born in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, and served as a state court judge in 1853. He was a delegate to the Louisiana secession convention and served in the Confederate States Army...
(1822–1869), American politician - Lucius Quintius Cincinnatus ElmerLucius ElmerLucius Quintius Cincinnatus Elmer was an American Democratic Party politician who represented New Jersey's 1st congressional district in the U.S. Congress from 1843 to 1845...
(1793–1883), American politician - Lucius FairchildLucius FairchildLucius Fairchild was an American politician, army general, and diplomat. He served as the tenth Governor of Wisconsin and as U.S. Minister to Spain.-Military career:...
(1831–1896), American politician and general - Lucius FerrarisLucius FerrarisLucius Ferraris was an Italian Franciscan canonist of the 18th century. He was born at Solero, near Alessandria in Northern Italy. He was also professor, provincial of his order, and consultor of the Holy Office...
, Italian Franciscan canonist - Lucius GwynnLucius GwynnLucius Henry Gwynn was an Irish rugby union player and cricketer...
(1873–1902), Irish cricketer - Lucius Henderson (1861–1947), American film director
- Lucius KellyLucius KellyLucius Owen Kelly was a farmer and political figure on Prince Edward Island. He represented 3rd Queens in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1886 to 1890 as a Conservative....
(1858–1932), Canadian politician - Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar (I)Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar (I)Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar was a native Georgian, a jurist who was the father of a U.S. Supreme Court Justice by the same name, Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar...
(1797–1834), American lawyer - Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar (II)Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar (II)Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar was an American politician and jurist from Mississippi. A United States Representative and Senator, he also served as United States Secretary of the Interior in the first administration of President Grover Cleveland, as well as an Associate Justice of the U.S...
(1825–1893), American politician and judge - Lucius LyonLucius LyonLucius Lyon was a U.S. statesman from the state of Michigan. He was born in Shelburne, Vermont, where he received a common school education and studied engineering and surveying...
(1800–1851), American politician - Lucius ModestiniLuchesio Modestini-Life:Luchesius Modestini was a native and merchant of the town of Poggibonsi in the Province of Siena around 1180-1182. His biographers state that, more than most merchants, he was so entirely and solely concerned with material success that he was generally reputed to be an avaricious man...
, an Italian Franciscan Tertiary - Lucius Nieman (1857–1935), American journalist
- Lucius O'BrienSir Lucius O'Brien, 3rd BaronetSir Lucius Henry O'Brien, 3rd Baronet PC was an Irish baronet and politician for 34 years.-Background:...
(1731–1795), Irish politician - Lucius RobinsonLucius RobinsonLucius Robinson was an American lawyer and politician. He was the 26th Governor of New York from 1877 to 1879.-Life:...
(1810–1891), American lawyer and politician - Lucius ShepardLucius ShepardLucius Shepard is an American writer. Classified as a science fiction and fantasy writer, he often leans into other genres, such as magical realism. His work is infused with a political and historical sensibility and an awareness of literary antecedents...
(born 1947), American writer
Fictional characters named Lucius
- Lucius, in the play "Titus Andronicus" by William ShakespeareWilliam ShakespeareWilliam Shakespeare was an English poet and playwright, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon"...
, Lucius is Titus' son and only survivor at the end. - Lucius, in the play "Julius Caesar" by William Shakespeare, Lucius is Brutus' servant
- Lucius FoxLucius FoxLucius Fox is a fictional character appearing in Batman comic books by DC Comics. He was created by Len Wein and John Calnan, and first appeared in Batman #307 . As a supporting character, he acts as Bruce Wayne's business manager who supposedly unknowingly runs the business interests that supply...
, a protagonist in Batman comic books and movies. - Lucius Malfoy, a major villain in J.K. Rowling's book series Harry Potter
- Lucius, fictional character in the Game Boy AdvanceGame Boy AdvanceThe is a 32-bit handheld video game console developed, manufactured, and marketed by Nintendo. It is the successor to the Game Boy Color. It was released in Japan on March 21, 2001; in North America on June 11, 2001; in Australia and Europe on June 22, 2001; and in the People's Republic of China...
game, Fire EmblemFire Emblem (Game Boy Advance)Fire Emblem, released in Japan as is a tactical role-playing game for the Game Boy Advance, developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo...
. - Lucius, the pit crew captain in the 2006 movie Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky BobbyTalladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky BobbyTalladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby is a 2006 American comedy film, directed by Adam McKay and starring Will Ferrell. The film also features John C. Reilly, Michael Clarke Duncan, Leslie Bibb, Amy Adams, Gary Cole, Jane Lynch, and Sacha Baron Cohen. Various Saturday Night Live alumni also...
, played by Michael Clarke DuncanMichael Clarke DuncanMichael Clarke Duncan is an American actor, best known for his breakout role as John Coffey in The Green Mile, for which he was nominated for an Academy Award and a Golden Globe.- Early life :... - LuciusThe Golden AssThe Metamorphoses of Apuleius, which St. Augustine referred to as The Golden Ass , is the only Latin novel to survive in its entirety....
, the main character of The Golden AssThe Golden AssThe Metamorphoses of Apuleius, which St. Augustine referred to as The Golden Ass , is the only Latin novel to survive in its entirety.... - Lucius, a character from Le Morte d'ArthurLe Morte d'ArthurLe Morte d'Arthur is a compilation by Sir Thomas Malory of Romance tales about the legendary King Arthur, Guinevere, Lancelot, and the Knights of the Round Table...
- Lucius the Eternal, fictional character in the Warhammer 40,000 universe
- Lucius Faversham, a character in the radio comedy The Penny Dreadfuls Present....
- Lucius Best/Frozone, cryokinetic superheroSuperheroA superhero is a type of stock character, possessing "extraordinary or superhuman powers", dedicated to protecting the public. Since the debut of the prototypical superhero Superman in 1938, stories of superheroes — ranging from brief episodic adventures to continuing years-long sagas —...
from The IncrediblesThe IncrediblesThe Incredibles is a 2004 American computer-animated action-comedy superhero film about a family of superheroes who are forced to hide their powers. It was written and directed by Brad Bird, a former director and executive consultant of The Simpsons, and was produced by Pixar and distributed by...
and a long time friend of the Incredible Family. - Lucius Down, humble barkeeper at the Barrelhaven Tavern with a mysterious past in the epic Jeff Smith comic BoneBone (comics)Bone is an independently published graphic novel series originally serialized in 55 irregularly released issues from 1991 to 2004. Bone was drawn and written by Jeff Smith....
. - Lucius Hunt, fictional character in The Village by M. Night Shyamalan.
- Lucius Lavin, character from the Stargate AtlantisStargate AtlantisStargate Atlantis is a Canadian-American adventure and military science fiction television series and part of MGM's Stargate franchise. The show was created by Brad Wright and Robert C. Cooper as a spin-off series of Stargate SG-1, which was created by Wright and Jonathan Glassner and was itself...
episodes Irresistible and Irresponsible - Lucius Petrus Dextrus, character from the "Doctor WhoDoctor WhoDoctor Who is a British science fiction television programme produced by the BBC. The programme depicts the adventures of a time-travelling humanoid alien known as the Doctor who explores the universe in a sentient time machine called the TARDIS that flies through time and space, whose exterior...
" episode "The Fires of PompeiiThe Fires of Pompeii"The Fires of Pompeii" is the second episode of the fourth series of the British science fiction television series Doctor Who. It was broadcast on BBC One on 12 April 2008....
" - Lucius VorenusLucius Vorenus (character of Rome)Lucius Vorenus is a semi-fictional character in the British-Italian-American historical drama television series Rome, a show about the fall of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire. Played by Scottish actor Kevin McKidd in the series, Lucius Vorenus is introduced as a main character...
, a fictionalized character appearing on RomeRome (TV series)Rome is a British-American–Italian historical drama television series created by Bruno Heller, John Milius and William J. MacDonald. The show's two seasons premiered in 2005 and 2007, and were later released on DVD. Rome is set in the 1st century BC, during Ancient Rome's transition from Republic...
, loosely based on a centurionLucius VorenusLucius Vorenus was one of the two soldiers of the 11th Legion mentioned in the personal writings of Julius Caesar. The other soldier mentioned was Titus Pullo....
in Julius CaesarJulius CaesarGaius Julius Caesar was a Roman general and statesman and a distinguished writer of Latin prose. He played a critical role in the gradual transformation of the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire....
's army. - Lucius Quick, a young boy in William Faulkner's novel The ReiversThe ReiversThe Reivers, published in 1962, is the last novel by the American author William Faulkner. The bestselling novel was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1963. Faulkner previously won this award for his book A Fable, making him one of only three authors to be awarded it more than once...
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Surname
- Annibal LuciusHanibal LucicHanibal Lucić or Annibale Lucio was a Croatian Renaissance poet and playwright.- Biography :He was born to a Croatian noble family of Antun and Goja in Hvar, where he spent most of his life. Early in his youth, he was a judge and later became a lawyer of the Hvar municipality...
, a Croatian Renaissance poet and playwright - Anthonius Lucius (1635–1704), a German professor
- Hellmuth von Lucius, a German diplomat
- Johannes Lucius, a historian from Dalmatia
- Petrus Lucius (1590–1656), a German publisher
- Theodorus Martinus Maria LuciusTheo LuciusTheodorus Martinus Maria Lucius is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a defender or midfielder and is currently playing at FC Eindhoven. During his career he has won four Eredivisie championships, two KNVB Cups and two times the Johan Cruijff Shield...
, a Dutch professional footballer