Luz
GirlSpanish · Spanish: /lus/ in seseante varieties; /luθ/ where s and z are distinguished. One syllable.
A small name with a vivid image: Luz brings together Spanish word meaning and a spare, clear sound.
Origin
Spanish
Pronunciation
Spanish: /lus/ in seseante varieties; /luθ/ where s and z are distinguished. One syllable.
Light
Luz is a feminine Spanish name meaning “light”. Its religious associations include Nuestra Señora de la Luz, “Our Lady of Light”, a title of the Virgin Mary. That connection gives the name a devotional layer alongside its everyday meaning. The pronunciation is compact: in Latin American Spanish, Luz ends in an s sound, approximately “looss”; in much of Spain, the ending is like the th in “thin”. The latter sound is not used throughout Spain. Neither pronunciation adds another syllable. With just three letters, Luz can feel pared back without feeling bare. The light imagery brings warmth to its crisp ending; its appeal lies in that contrast between a very small form and an expansive image. It may suit someone drawn to a meaningful name with little ornament.
Etymology: From Spanish luz, “light”, inherited from Latin lux, lucis.
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Name popularity
United States
Latest year: 2025
Girls
Rank839
Boys
RankNot reported
Source
SSA records cover Social Security card applications, not every US birth. Names with fewer than 5 occurrences are omitted; gaps do not mean zero. Spellings are kept separate, except that SSA removes spaces and hyphens. Equal counts are ranked alphabetically. Ranks are calculated separately for boys and girls.
Origin
Spanish
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