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Lucian
LOO-seern
Lucian (name) means a masculine given name of Latin origin, rare in the English-speaking world; also the name of an ancient Syrian sophist. Example: “Lucian of Samosata was a satirist of the ancient world.”
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A masculine given name of Latin origin, rare in the English-speaking world; also the name of an ancient Syrian sophist.
"Lucian of Samosata was a satirist of the ancient world."
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Etymology
From Latin Lūcianus, a derivative of the Roman praenomen Lūcius, from lūx ("light").
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What does “Lucian” mean?
The word “Lucian” means a masculine given name of Latin origin, rare in the English-speaking world; also the name of an ancient Syrian sophist.
How do you pronounce “Lucian”?
“Lucian” is pronounced LOO-seern (/ˈluː.sɪən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Lucian” in a sentence?
Here is “Lucian” used in a sentence: “Lucian of Samosata was a satirist of the ancient world.”
What part of speech is “Lucian”?
“Lucian” is a name.
Where does the word “Lucian” come from?
The word “Lucian” comes from Latin. From Latin Lūcianus, a derivative of the Roman praenomen Lūcius, from lūx ("light").
Is “Lucian” a common word?
“Lucian” is an uncommon word in modern English.
