Colossians 4:14
Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas, greet you.
Biblical meaning of the name Luke
Meaning
A Latin name of uncertain meaning
Luke (Loukas, Λουκᾶς) is a Greek name of Latin origin — Strong’s lexicon takes it as a short form of Lucanus. The popular meaning “light-giving” comes from linking it to the Latin lux (light); it is a guess, not something the Bible says. Another reading is “man from Lucania”, a region in southern Italy.
In the original:Λουκᾶς Loukâs · Strong G3065
Who was Luke in the Bible?
Luke was a physician and Paul’s travelling companion. Church tradition credits him with the Gospel that bears his name and the book of Acts, both addressed to Theophilus. In Paul’s last imprisonment, he was the one still at his side.
Where the name appears
2 Timothy 4:11
Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee: for he is profitable to me for the ministry.
In the Antioquia app, the Bible comes with Strong’s lexicon: read, listen and explore the meaning of words in Hebrew and Greek — names included.