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 is a masculine given name derived from Lucius (Latin ; ), abbreviated L., one of the small group of common Latin forenames () found in the culture of ancient Rome. Lucius probably derives from Latin word ( gen. ), meaning "light" (<

'' ("

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"). The French form is '' Lucien'', 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''.

Single name

Luciano (rapper) Patrick Großmann (born 28 January 1994), known professionally as Luciano, is a German rapper. 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 t ...

(born 1994), German rapper of Mozambican descent *

Luciano (Jamaican 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 (rap ...

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

Zezé Di Camargo & Luciano Zezé Di Camargo & Luciano () are a famous Brazilian sertanejo/pop/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 Camarg ...

Luciano (DJ) Lucien Nicolet (; born 24 February 1978 in Montcherand), known mononymously as Luciano, is a Swiss and Chilean DJ and producer. He has been a twenty-time winner of different awards in electronic music scene including the Ibiza DJ Awards, Vicio ...

, (real name Lucien Nicolet), electronic music DJ and producer * Le Rat Luciano, 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 Pone, DJ Djel, dancer Blaze, singer Karima, Flex (fetus) ...

Luciano (footballer, born 1965) Sebastião Carlos Luciano (born 13 October 1965), simply known as Luciano, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a right back. Career Revealed by Matsubara-PR, Luciano arrived at Portuguesa in 1985. He was South American ...

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 Brazili ...

Luciano (footballer, born 1993) Luciano da Rocha Neves (born 18 May 1993), simply known as Luciano, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club São Paulo. Club career Luciano was born in Anápolis, Goiás, and joined ...

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 Bragant ...

Given name

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

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

Luciano Armani Luciano Armani (12 October 1940 – 4 February 2023) was an Italian professional road bicycle racer. In the 1971 Tour de France, Luis Ocaña was leading the race after his great victory in the 11th stage, Eddy Merckx was more than 10 minutes b ...

(1940–2023), Italian cyclist *

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 o ...

(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 music, experimental work (in particular his 1968 composition ''Sinfonia (Berio), Sinfonia'' and his series of virtuosic solo pieces titled ''Seque ...

(1925–2003), Italian composer *

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

, Italian phonetician * Luciano Castro (born 1975), Argentine actor * Luciano Erba (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 (association football)#Striker, striker. Club career Figueroa was born in Santa Fe, Argentina, Santa Fe. He be ...

(born 1981), Argentine footballer * Luciano García Alén, Spanish doctor *

Luciano Hang Luciano Hang (; 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's m ...

(born 1962), Brazilian billionaire businessman, the co-founder of the Havan department store chain * Luciano Huck (born 1971), Brazilian TV host and entrepreneur * Luciano Kulczewski (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 by ...

(1925–1993), Italian criminal and leading figure of the Sicilian Mafia * Luciano Luci (born 1949), Italian referee *

Luciano Narsingh Luciano Narsingh (born 13 September 1990) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays for Nea Salamina. He is right-footed and usually plays as a right winger but can also play as a left winger, and both side of attacking midfield. Since 2012 ...

(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 (1946–1999), Italian fashion designer * Luciano de Souza (born 1972), Brazilian footballer * Luciano Siqueira de Oliveira (born 1975), Brazilian footballer * Luciano José Pereira da Silva (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 Vassallo Luciano Vassallo (15 August 1935 – 16 September 2022), also spelled Luciano Vassalo, was a footballer who played as a midfielder. Born in Italian Eritrea, he played for the Ethiopia national team in the 1960s, captaining the winning team at t ...

(1935–2022), Italian-Ethiopian footballer * Luciano Vincenzoni (1926–2013), Italian screenwriter * Luciano Zacharski (born 1985), Argentine actor * Luciano Zerbini (born 1960), Italian discus thrower and shot putter

Surname

People

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

(1621–1706), Italian architectural painter * Corey Luciano (born 1998), American football player * Elvis Luciano (born 2000), Dominican baseball player * Fábio Luciano (born 1975), Brazilian international footballer * Juan R. Luciano (born c. 1962), US-based Argentine businessman *

Lilia Luciano Lilia Luciano is a journalist, filmmaker, podcaster and public speaker born and raised in Puerto Rico. She is currently a national correspondent and anchor at CBS News based in New York and host of the iHeart Radio podcast, El Flow. Before CBS ...

(born 1984), American journalist *

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

(1897–1962), Italian-American mobster * Marco Luciano (born 2001), Dominican baseball player * Michelle Luciano (fl. 2000s–2020s), 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 ser ...

(1937–1995), American baseball umpire

Fictional characters

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

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