Lucius ( el, Λούκιος ''Loukios''; ett, Luvcie) is a male

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derived from '' Lucius'' (abbreviated ''L.''), one of the small group of common

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forenames ('' praenomina'') found in the culture of ancient

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. Lucius derives from

word ''Lux'' (gen. ''lucis''), meaning "

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" (<

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''*leuk-'' "brightness", Latin verb ''lucere'' "to shine"), and is a

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of the name

Lucas Lucas or LUCAS may refer to: People * Lucas (surname) * Lucas (given name) Arts and entertainment * Luca Family Singers, also known as "lucas ligner en torsk" * ''Lucas'' (album) (2007), an album by Skeletons and the Kings of All Cities * ''L ...

. Another etymology proposed is a derivation from

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''Lauchum'' (or ''Lauchme'') meaning "

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", which however was transferred into Latin as ''Lucumo''.Bonfante G., Bonfante L. (1983). Etruscan language: an introduction. NY, 1983. P. 59 Lucy is the feminine derivative of the name. In addition, Lucius is a British masculine

and an Austrian,

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, Luxembourgish and Dutch

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. Lucius has been translated into Italian, Spanish and Portuguese, as

Lucio Lucio is an Italian and Spanish male given name derived from the Latin name ''Lucius''. In Portuguese, the given name is accented Lúcio. Lucio is also an Italian surname. Given name * Lúcio (Lucimar Ferreira da Silva) (born 1978), Brazilian f ...

. Derived from the related patronymic ''Lucianus'' is '' Luciano'' in Italian, Spanish and Portuguese, '' Lucien'' in

French French (french: français(e), link=no) may refer to: * Something of, from, or related to France ** French language, which originated in France, and its various dialects and accents ** French people, a nation and ethnic group identified with Franc ...

and '' Luken'' in Basque.

Given name

* Lucius of Alexandria, Patriarch of Alexandria * Lucius of Britain, a 2nd century Christian king *

Lucius of Chur Lucius (Welsh: Lles map Coel, Lleirwg, Lleufer or Lleufer Mawr) was a supposed 2nd-century king of the Britons traditionally credited with introducing Christianity into Britain. Lucius is first mentioned in a 6th-century version of the '' Liber P ...

, legendary first bishop of Chur *

Lucius of Cyrene Lucius ( el, Λούκιος ''Loukios''; ett, Luvcie) 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 L ...

, Roman church founder *

Lucius (consul 413) Flavius Lucius. (''floruit'' 408–413) was a politician of the Roman Empire. In 408, he was ''comes sacrarum largitionum'' at the Eastern court. In 413, he was Roman consul together with Heraclianus, but his name is recorded only on Eastern inscri ...

, Roman politician * Lucius Allen (born 1947), American basketball player * Lucius Aurelius Marcianus, 3rd century Roman general * Lucius Caecilius Metellus Denter, Roman consul and praetor *

Lucius Postumius Megellus (consul 262 BC) Lucius Postumius Megellus (c. 300 BC – 253 BC) was a politician and general during the middle years of the Roman Republic. He was elected consul in 262 BC, and fought during the early years of the First Punic War. Career A member of the patricia ...

, Roman general and politician *

Lucius Manlius Vulso Longus Lucius Manlius Vulso Longus was a Roman general and statesman, who became consul in 256 and 250 BC. He has been remembered as another militarily successful Roman consul; his military achievements significantly contributed to the victory of the Ro ...

, Roman patrician and consul *

Lucius Caecilius Metellus (consul 251 BC) Lucius Caecilius Metellus (221 BC) was the son of Lucius Caecilius Metellus Denter. He was Consul in 251 BC and 247 BC, Pontifex Maximus in 243 BC and Dictator in 224 BC. He defeated the Carthaginian general Hasdrubal at the celebrated Battle ...

, Roman consul, pontifex maximus and dictator * Lucius Pinarius, Roman governor * Lucius Beebe (1902–1966), American writer * Lucius Borich (born 1971), Australian musician * Lucius Caesar (17 BC–AD 2), Roman soldier *

Lucius Cary (disambiguation) Lucius Cary may refer to one of several members of the Cary family who held the title Viscount Falkland: *Lucius Cary, 2nd Viscount Falkland (1610–1643) *Lucius Cary, 3rd Viscount Falkland (1632–1649) *Lucius Cary, 6th Viscount Falkland ...

Lucius D. Clay General Lucius Dubignon Clay (April 23, 1898 – April 16, 1978) was a senior officer of the United States Army who was known for his administration of occupied Germany after World War II. He served as the deputy to General of the Army Dwight D ...

(1897–1978), American general * Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix (138 BC–78 BC), Roman consul and dictator * Lucius Cornelius Scipio Asiaticus (228 BC-183 BC), Roman general and statesman *

Lucius Curtis Admiral of the Fleet Sir Lucius Curtis, 2nd Baronet, KCB, DL (3 June 1786 – 14 January 1869) was a senior officer of the Royal Navy during the nineteenth century. The son of Sir Roger Curtis, 1st Baronet, Lord Howe's flag captain at the ...

(1786–1869), British admiral * Lucius Davis (born 1970), American basketball player *

Lucius Domitius Aurelianus Aurelian ( la, Lucius Domitius Aurelianus; 9 September 214 October 275) was a Roman emperor, who reigned during the Crisis of the Third Century, from 270 to 275. As emperor, he won an unprecedented series of military victories which reunited ...

(215-275), Roman Emperor *

Lucius Jacques Dupré Lucius Jacques Dupré (April 18, 1822 – March 5, 1869) 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 Lo ...

(1822–1869), American politician *

Lucius Elmer Lucius Quintius Cincinnatus Elmer (February 3, 1793 – March 11, 1883) was an American Democratic Party politician who represented New Jersey's 1st congressional district in the U.S. Congress from 1843 to 1845. He was son of Ebenezer Elmer a ...

(1793–1883), American politician *

Lucius Fairchild Lucius Fairchild (December 27, 1831May 23, 1896) was an Americans, American politician, soldier, and diplomat. He served as the List of Governors of Wisconsin, tenth Governor of Wisconsin and represented the United States as List of ambassadors o ...

(1831–1896), American politician and general * Lucius Ferraris (died 1763) Italian Franciscan canonist *

Lucius Gwynn Lucius Henry Gwynn (5 May 1873 – 23 December 1902) was an Irish academic and sportsman who was noted for his prowess in both rugby union football and cricket. Life Lucius Gwynn was one member of a family well known in the Dublin of his time ...

(1873–1902), Irish cricketer *

Lucius Henderson Lucius Junius Henderson (June 8, 1861 – February 18, 1947) was an American silent film Film director, director and actor of the early silent period involved in more than 70 film productions. Biography Born in Aledo, Illinois, Henderson was a c ...

(1861–1947), American film director * Lucius Kelly (1858–1932), Canadian politician * Lucius Littauer (1859–1944), American politician *

Lucius Lyon Lucius Lyon (February 26, 1800September 24, 1851) was a U.S. statesman from the state of Michigan. Along with Louis Campau, Lucius Lyon is remembered as one of the founding fathers of Grand Rapids, Michigan, the state's second-largest city. A D ...

(1800–1851), American politician *

Lucius Nieman Lucius William Nieman (December 13, 1857 – October 1, 1935) was an American businessman and founder of ''The Milwaukee Journal''. Biography Born at Bear Valley in Sauk County, Wisconsin, Lucius's father was Conrad Nieman; and Sara Elizabet ...

(1857–1935), American journalist * Lucius O'Brien (1731–1795), Irish politician *

Lucius Trant O'Shea Lucius Trant O'Shea (18 March 1858 – 29 April 1920) was a British chemist and mining engineer; between 1908 and 1920 he acted as the general secretary of the Institution of Mining Engineers of Great Britain. Biography O'Shea was the eldest son ...

(1858-1920), British chemist and mining engineer *

Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus ( – ) was a Roman patrician, statesman, and military leader of the early Roman Republic who became a legendary figure of Roman virtue—particularly civic virtue—by the time of the late Republic. Cincinnatus was ...

(520 BC–430 BC), Roman aristocrat *

Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar (I) Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar (July 15, 1797 – July 4, 1834) was an attorney and jurist in his native Georgia. His son Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar II followed him into law and was appointed from Mississippi as a U.S. Supreme Court Ju ...

(1797–1834), American lawyer * Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar (II) (1825–1893), American politician and judge *

Lucius Junius Polk Lucius Junius Polk (1802–1870) was an American politician and planter from Tennessee. Early life Lucius Junius Polk was born in 1802 in Raleigh, North Carolina. His father was Colonel William Polk. He moved to Maury County, Tennessee, i ...

(1802–1870), American politician *

Lucius Robinson Lucius Robinson (November 4, 1810March 23, 1891) was an American lawyer and politician. He was the List of Governors of New York, 26th Governor of New York from 1877 to 1879. Life He graduated from Delaware Academy in Delhi (village), New York, ...

(1810–1891), American lawyer and politician * Lucius Shepard (1943–2014), American writer * Lucius Tarquinius Priscus, legendary king of Rome from 616 BC to 579 BC *

Lucius Tarquinius Superbus Lucius Tarquinius Superbus (died 495 BC) was the legendary seventh and final king of Rome, reigning 25 years until the popular uprising that led to the establishment of the Roman Republic.Livy, ''ab urbe condita libri'', I He is commonly known ...

, seventh king of Rome from 535–509 BC *

Lucius Verus Lucius Aurelius Verus (15 December 130 – January/February 169) was Roman emperor from 161 until his death in 169, alongside his adoptive brother Marcus Aurelius. He was a member of the Nerva-Antonine dynasty. Verus' succession together with ...

(130–169), Roman emperor * Pope Lucius I (200–254) * Pope Lucius II (died 1145) * Pope Lucius III (1100–1185)

Fiction

*Lucius, fictional character in the Apuleius novel '' The Golden Ass'' *

Lucius Tiberius Lucius ( el, Λούκιος ''Loukios''; ett, Luvcie) 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 L ...

, a fictional Roman Emperor in Arthurian Literature. *Lucius, fictional character in the play ''

Julius Caesar Gaius Julius Caesar (; ; 12 July 100 BC – 15 March 44 BC), was a Roman general and statesman. A member of the First Triumvirate, Caesar led the Roman armies in the Gallic Wars before defeating his political rival Pompey in a civil war, and ...

'' by William Shakespeare *Lucius, fictional character in the play '' Titus Andronicus'' by William Shakespeare *Lucius, fictional character, played by Mike Epps, in the 2003 film '' The Fighting Temptations'' *Lucius, fictional character in the PlayStation 3 game, '' Trinity Universe'' *Lucius, fictional character, played by Michael Clarke Duncan, in the 2006 film '' Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby'' *Lucius, fictional character, played by Ron Randell, in the 1961 film ''

King of Kings King of Kings; grc-gre, Βασιλεὺς Βασιλέων, Basileùs Basiléōn; hy, արքայից արքա, ark'ayits ark'a; sa, महाराजाधिराज, Mahārājadhirāja; ka, მეფეთ მეფე, ''Mepet mepe'' ...

'' * Lucius Best, fictional character in the 2004 film ''The Incredibles'' *Lucius Brockway, fictional character in the Ralph Ellison novel ''

Invisible Man ''Invisible Man'' is a novel by Ralph Ellison, published by Random House in 1952. It addresses many of the social and intellectual issues faced by African Americans in the early twentieth century, including black nationalism, the relationship b ...

'' *Lucius Down, fictional character in the Jeff Smith comic ''Bone'' *Lucius Faversham, fictional character in the radio comedy '' The Penny Dreadfuls Present...'' *

Lucius Fox Lucius Fox is a character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly in association with the superhero Bruce Wayne / Batman. He is Bruce Wayne's business manager at Wayne Enterprises who runs the business interests that s ...

, fictional character in the Batman comic books and movies *Lucius Hunt, fictional character in the 2004 film ''The Village'' by M. Night Shyamalan *

Lucius Lavin The characters from the Canadian military science fiction television series ''Stargate Atlantis'' were created by Brad Wright and Robert C. Cooper. The series follows the adventures of a human expedition to the lost city of Atlantis in the Pegas ...

, fictional character in the television series ''Stargate Atlantis'' * Lucius Malfoy, fictional character in J.K. Rowling's ''Harry Potter'' series * Lucius Petrus Dextrus, fictional character in the television series ''Doctor Who'' *Lucius Provine, fictional character in the

William Faulkner William Cuthbert Faulkner (; September 25, 1897 – July 6, 1962) was an American writer known for his novels and short stories set in the fictional Yoknapatawpha County, based on Lafayette County, Mississippi, where Faulkner spent most of ...

short story ''A Bear Hunt'' *Lucius Quick, fictional character in the William Faulkner novel ''

The Reivers ''The Reivers: A Reminiscence'', 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'', ...

'' *Lucius the Eternal, fictional character in the

Warhammer 40,000 ''Warhammer 40,000'' is a miniature wargame produced by Games Workshop. It is the most popular miniature wargame in the world, and is particularly popular in the United Kingdom. The first edition of the rulebook was published in September 1987, ...

universe *

Lucius Vorenus Lucius Vorenus and Titus Pullo were two Roman centurions mentioned in the personal writings of Julius Caesar. Although it is sometimes stated they were members of the 11th Legion (Legio XI Claudia), in fact Caesar never states the number of the ...

, fictional character in the television series ''Rome'' *Lucius Wagner, fictional character in the video game Lucius *

Lucious Lyon Lucious Lyon (born Dwight Walker) is a fictional character from the Fox drama series ''Empire'', portrayed by Terrence Howard. Lucious is the main protagonist and anti-hero of the series. Created by Lee Daniels and Danny Strong, Lucious is the fo ...

, fictional character in ''Empire'' (2015 TV series) *Lucius, fictional character in '' Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade'' *Lucius, fictional character in the movie Gladiator (2000 film)

Surname

* Hanibal Lucić (1485–1553), Croatian poet and playwright * Johannes Lucius (1604–1679), Venetian Dalmatian historian * Theo Lucius (born 1976), Dutch football player

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