Lucian

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From Latin Lūcianus, either a derivative of the Roman praenomen Lūcius, from lūx (“light”); or from Ancient Greek Λουκιανός (Loukianós), of obscure meaning.

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈluː.sɪən/, /ˈluː.ʃən/, (now rare) /ˈljuː-/
• Rhymes: -uːʃən
• Hyphenation: Lu‧cian

Lucian

1. A sophist who was of Syrian origin.
2. A male given name from Latin, rare in the English-speaking world.

• Alcuin, Lucina, uncial

Borrowed from Latin Lūcianus.

• IPA^(key): [luˈt͡ʃjan]

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Lucian m (genitive/dative lui Lucian, female equivalent Lucia)

1. a male given name from Latin