Luciano is an Italian, Spanish and Portuguese

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and

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. It is derived from Latin ''Lucianus'',

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of ''

Lucius 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 ...

'' ("

Light Light or visible light is electromagnetic radiation that can be perceived by the human eye. Visible light is usually defined as having wavelengths in the range of 400–700 nanometres (nm), corresponding to frequencies of 750–420 tera ...

"). The French form is ''

Lucien Lucien is a male given name. It is the French form of Luciano or Latin ''Lucianus'', patronymic of Lucius. Lucien, Saint Lucien, or Saint-Lucien may also refer to: People Given name * Lucien of Beauvais, Christian saint *Lucien, a band member ...

'', while the

Basque Basque may refer to: * Basques, an ethnic group of Spain and France * Basque language, their language Places * Basque Country (greater region), the homeland of the Basque people with parts in both Spain and France * Basque Country (autonomous co ...

form is ''

Luken Luken is a male Basque name, as a form of ''Lucian'' or ''Lucius'', and a Dutch surname. Notable people with the name include: * Charlie Luken (born 1951), American politician * Jesse Luken (born 1983), American actor, producer, and writer * Jim ...

''.

Single name

Luciano (rapper) Luciano (born 28 January 1994) is a German rapper of Mozambican descent from Berlin. The son of a Mozambican father and a German mother, Luciano grew up mostly in the Schöneberg district of Berlin. He published his first pieces on the Locosquad ...

(born 1994), German rapper of Mozambican descent *

Luciano (singer) Jepther McClymont OD (born 20 October 1964),Thompson, Dave (2002), ''Reggae & Caribbean Music'', Backbeat Books, , pp. 157–158. better known as Luciano, is a Jamaican second-generation roots reggae singer. Career Born in Davyton, Manchest ...

(born 1964), reggae artist from Jamaica *

Luciano (Brazilian singer) Luciano is an Italian, Spanish and Portuguese given name and surname. It is derived from Latin ''Lucianus'', patronymic of ''Lucius'' ("Light"). The French form is ''Lucien'', while the Basque form is ''Luken''. Single name * Luciano (rapper) ...

, (real name Welson David de Camargo), part of the Brazilian duo

Zezé Di Camargo & Luciano Zezé Di Camargo & Luciano () are a famous Brazilian sertanejo/country duo. The two brothers were born in Pirenópolis, Goiás. Zezé is the artistic name for Mirosmar José de Camargo and Luciano the artistic name for Welson David de Camargo. I ...

Luciano (DJ) Lucien Nicolet (born 24 February 1978 in Montcherand, Switzerland), known mononymously as Luciano, is a Swiss and Chilean DJ and producer. He is a five-time DJ Awards winner and ten-time nominee. He helped promote the underground electronic mus ...

, (real name Lucien Nicolet), electronic music DJ and producer *

Le Rat Luciano Fonky Family () or La Fonky Family (often shortened to La Fonky, or La FF), is a French hip hop band from Marseille, consisting of four rappers, Le Rat Luciano, , and Sat, producer , DJ Djel, dancer Blaze, singer Karima, Flex (fetus) Nand ...

, French rapper, part of the French rap group

Fonky Family Fonky Family () or La Fonky Family (often shortened to La Fonky, or La FF), is a French hip hop band from Marseille, consisting of four rappers, Le Rat Luciano, , and Sat, producer , DJ Djel, dancer Blaze, singer Karima, Flex (fetus) Nandel ...

Luciano (footballer, born 1978) Luciano Alexandre Silva (born 12 November 1978), known simply as Luciano, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a centre back. Club career Born in Anápolis, Goiás, Luciano played mostly with modest clubs during his Brazilia ...

Luciano (footballer, born 1993) Luciano da Rocha Neves (born 5 May 1993), simply known as Luciano, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for São Paulo FC. Club career Luciano was born in Anápolis, Goiás, and joined Atlético Goianiense's youth setup ...

Luciano (footballer, born 2003) Luciano Silva Santos (born 26 February 2003), simply known as Luciano, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Red Bull Bragantino. Club career Luciano represented , Goiás and Desportivo Brasil before joining Red Bull Bragantino ...

Given name

Luciano D'Alessandro Luciano D'Alessandro González (born January 24, 1977 in Anzoátegui,Venezuela) is a Venezuelan actor and model known for his work in various telenovelas. Biography Luciano D'Alessandro was born on January 24, 1977 in the Venezuelan State of A ...

González (born 1977), Venezuelan-Colombian actor and model *

Luciano Barbosa Luciano Alves Barbosa (born 30 December 1976 in Rio Grande, Rio Grande do Sul) is a professional male squash player who represented Brazil during his career. He reached a career-high world ranking of World No. 120 in February 2004 after having ...

(born 1976), Brazilian squash player *

Luciano Becchio Luciano Héctor Becchio (born 28 December 1983) is an Argentine former professional footballer who played as a striker. He is the assistant manager of Segunda División B – Group 3 side CD Atlético Baleares.Luciano Benetton Luciano Benetton (born 13 May 1935) is an Italian billionaire businessman and one of the co-founders of Benetton Group, an Italian fashion brand. He served as the chairman of Benetton from 1978 to 2012. Early life Luciano Benetton was born on ...

(born 1935), Italian billionaire businessman, one of the co-founders of Benetton Group *

Luciano Berio Luciano Berio (24 October 1925 – 27 May 2003) was an Italian composer noted for his experimental work (in particular his 1968 composition ''Sinfonia'' and his series of virtuosic solo pieces titled ''Sequenza''), and for his pioneering work ...

(1925–2003), Italian composer *

Luciano Canepari Luciano Canepari (; born 19 January 1947) is an Italian linguist. Canepari is a professor in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Venice, where he received his academic training. He developed a phonetic transcription system called ...

, Italian phonetician *

Luciano Castro Luciano Daniel Castro (born 16 March 1975) is an Argentine actor. He has worked as the lead actor in several successful telenovelas, such as ''Valientes'', ''Herederos de una venganza'' and ''Sos mi hombre''. Biography He was born in the Bue ...

(born 1975), Argentine actor *

Luciano Erba Luciano Erba (18 September 1922 – 3 August 2010) was an Italian poet, literary critic and translator. Life and career Born in Milan, in 1947 Erba graduated in French literature at the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore. A member of the so- ...

(1922–2010), Italian poet *

Luciano Federico Luciano Federico (born 28 August 1968, in Sanremo) is an Italian actor. He starred in the 1998 film, '' Radiofreccia''. Selected filmography *'' Una piccola storia'', directed by Stefano Chiantini (2007) *''L'Ex-femme de ma vie'', directed by ...

(born 1968), Italian actor *

Luciano Figueroa Luciano Gabriel "Lucho" Figueroa Herrera (; born 19 May 1981) is an Argentine former professional footballer who played as a forward. Club career Figueroa was born in Santa Fe. He began his professional career with Primera División club Ro ...

, Argentine footballer *

Luciano García Alén Luciano García Alén (25 May 1928 – 16 October 2015) was a Spanish physician and ethnographer, known for his studies of Galician culture. He was born in Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain to Alfredo García Hermida. His brother Alfredo García A ...

, spanish doctor *

Luciano Hang Luciano Hang ComMA(born 11 October 1962) is a Brazilian billionaire businessman, the co-founder of the Havan department store chain, which he owns nearly all of. Bloomberg LP have called him "a free-market evangelist and arguably Jair Bolsonaro' ...

(born 1962), Brazilian billionaire businessman, the co-founder of the Havan department store chain *

Luciano Huck Luciano Grostein Huck (born 3 September 1971) is a Brazilian TV host and entrepreneur. From 2000 to 2021, he hosted the TV show '' Caldeirão do Huck'', aired every Saturday on Brazilian network TV Globo, and also broadcast to 114 countries, v ...

(born 1971), Brazilian TV host and entrepreneur *

Luciano Kulczewski Luciano Kulczewski (Luciano Kulczewski García) (8 January 1896 Temuco, Chile – 19 September 1972 Santiago) was a Chilean architect of the 20th century. Family Kulczewski was born to a family of Polish descent. His grand grandfather, Maciej ...

(1896–1972), Chilean architect *

Luciano Leggio Luciano Leggio (; 6 January 1925 – 15 November 1993) was an Italian criminal and leading figure of the Sicilian Mafia. He was the head of the Corleonesi, the Mafia faction that originated in the town of Corleone. He is universally known with th ...

(1925–1993), Italian criminal and leading figure of the Sicilian Mafia * Luciano Narsingh (born 1990), Dutch footballer *

Luciano Pavarotti Luciano Pavarotti (, , ; 12 October 19356 September 2007) was an Italian operatic tenor who during the late part of his career crossed over into popular music, eventually becoming one of the most acclaimed tenors of all time. He made numerou ...

(1935–2007), Italian operatic tenor *

Luciano Soprani Luciano Soprani (1946 – 23 October 1999) was an Italian fashion designer known for his tailored, colorful men's suits and silk evening gowns. Early life Soprani was born in Reggiolo Obituary in 1946 to a family of farmers in the province o ...

(1946–1999), Italian fashion designer *

Luciano de Souza Luciano de Souza, sometimes known simply as Luciano (, born 21 August 1972 in Volta Redonda), is a Brazilian-Greek former professional footballer and current football manager. His main strengths were his technique and free kick ability, along wit ...

(born 1972), Brazilian footballer *

Luciano Siqueira de Oliveira Luciano Siqueira de Oliveira (born 3 December 1975), known as Luciano and previously Eriberto, is a Brazilian former footballer who played as a winger. He spent most of his career with Italian club Chievo Verona. Career Palmeiras and Bologna ...

(born 1975), Brazilian footballer *

Luciano José Pereira da Silva Luciano José Pereira da Silva (born 16 March 1980 in Rio Branco) is a retired Brazilian football (soccer) Goalkeeper (association football), goalkeeper. He has previously played for Tombense Futebol Clube, Tombense and K.F.C. Germinal Beerschot. ...

(born 1980), Brazilian footballer * Luciano da Silva (Triguinho) (born 1979), Brazilian footballer *

Luciano Szafir Luciano Lebelson Szafir (born 31 December 1968) is a Brazilian businessman, actor, and former model. Early life Szafir is the son of Gabriel and Betty Szafir. He has a twin sister named Priscila, an older sister named Alexandra and a younger b ...

(born 1968), Brazilian model and actor *

Luciano Vassalo Luciano Vassallo (15 August 1935 – 16 September 2022) was a footballer of Eritrean and Italian origin who played for the Ethiopia national team in the 1960s. He captained the winning team at the 1962 African Cup of Nations, Ethiopia's only t ...

, Italian-Ethiopian footballer *

Luciano Vincenzoni Luciano Vincenzoni (; 7 March 1926 – 22 September 2013) was an Italian screenwriter, known as the "script doctor". He wrote for some 65 films between 1954 and 2000. Biography Vincenzoni was born in Treviso, Veneto. He is probably best know ...

(1926–2013), Italian screenwriter *

Luciano Zacharski Luciano Zacharski (born December 17, 1985, in Buenos Aires, Argentina), is an Argentine actor, currently resides in Mexico City, Mexico. Career In 2010 he joined in the "Centro de Formación Actoral de TV Azteca". He has had several characters ...

(born 1985), Argentine actor * Luciano Zerbini, Italian discus thrower and shot putter

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People

Ascanio Luciano Ascanio Luciano or Ascanio Luciani (1621 in Naples – 18 August 1706, in Naples) was an Italian architectural painter who was active during the Baroque period. He is known for his architectural paintings, capricci, compositions with figures ...

(1621–1706), Italian architectural painter *

Fábio Luciano Fábio Luciano (born April 29, 1975 in Vinhedo, Brazil) is a Brazilian football pundit and retired footballer who played as a defender. He also has Italian citizenship. He played for Brazil's major clubs Corinthians and Flamengo, being very we ...

(born 1975), Brazilian international footballer * Juan R. Luciano (born c. 1962), US-based Argentine businessman *

Lilia Luciano Lilia Luciano (born October 12, 1984) is a journalist, filmmaker, podcaster and public speaker. She is currently a national correspondent at CBS News based in New York and host of the iHeart Radio podcast, El Flow. Before moving to Los Angeles, ...

(born 1984), American journalist *

Lucky Luciano Charles "Lucky" Luciano (, ; born Salvatore Lucania ; November 24, 1897 – January 26, 1962) was an Italian-born gangster who operated mainly in the United States. Luciano started his criminal career in the Five Points gang and was instrumenta ...

(1897–1962), Italian-American mobster *

Michelle Luciano Michelle Luciano is a Professor (Personal Chair of Behavioural Genetics) at the School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences at the University of Edinburgh. Her research focuses on the use of twin study, twin studies to estimate genetic ...

, Scottish psychologist *

Ron Luciano Ronald Michael Luciano (June 28, 1937 – January 18, 1995) was an American professional baseball umpire who worked in Major League Baseball's American League from 1969 to 1979. He was known for his flamboyant style, clever aphorisms, and a serie ...

(1937–1995), American baseball umpire

Fictional characters

* Lightning Larry Luciano, a one-time character in ''

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