Lugus

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The meaning of Lugus is not entirely clear, but it is believed to be related to the Old Irish word 'lug', which means 'brightness' or 'shining'. Some sources suggest that the name might also mean 'oath' or 'binding'.
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Lugus Name meanings & History

The name Lugus has its roots in Celtic mythology. Lugus was the name of the Celtic god of light, craftsmanship, and cunningness. The meaning of Lugus is not entirely clear, but it is believed to be related to the Old Irish word 'lug', which means 'brightness' or 'shining'. Some sources suggest that the name might also mean 'oath' or 'binding'. Possibly from one of the Indo-European roots *lewk- "light, brightness", *lewg- "dark" or *lewgh- "oath". This was the name of a Celtic (Gaulish) god of commerce and craftsmanship, who was equated by the Romans with Mercury. He probably forms the basis for the characters and names of Lugh (Irish) and Lleu (Welsh). The name Lugus is a rare and unusual baby name that is not in common use.

Zodiac Sign of Lugus: Lover Taurus,Logical Libra

Synonyms of Lugus:

L: Luscious,Lazy,Languid,Legal,Liaison,Lovely,Lover

U: Universality,Understanding,Unity,Utopia,Undermining

G: Go-getter,Goof-off,Genuine,Gregarious

S: Status,Sensuality,Security,Sex,Social Standing,Solidity,Success

Lugus is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Mature name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name

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Related Names to Lugus

Variations of the name Lugus include Lug, Lugh, and Lleu.