What will be the middle name from the name of Luke

Although the name Luke (Lucian, Lucian) is considered to be native Russian and it is a purely Slavonic, it is of Greek origin. It comes from the Latin word "lucas", which means "light." Although there is speculation that the name comes from the name region of Lucania, located in southern Italy, but in ancient times owned by Greeks.

Most popular Luke is a companion of the Apostle Paul, St. Luke, the Evangelist. It was he who wrote the virgin Mary, mother of Christ, and became the first iconographer. So karma this name is very good.

However, the name Luke is often associated with the concept of "wicked". But, as often happens, the obvious lying on the surface, is erroneous. Often, Luke or Lucian – man of light.

Even 100 years ago, the name Luke was very popular, because children were named according to the calendar. For example, before the revolution it was given to a child born October 15, June 3 or September 10. Then the protector of the baby became the Martyr Lucian of Antioch, Lucian, or Lucian Belgian Pechersk respectively. New style the days of veneration of these saints are celebrated by the Orthodox world October 28, 16 June and 28 August.

The boy, whose father's name is Luca, is a patronymic Lukic or Lukyanovich. The girl, respectively - the Lukinichna or Lukyanovna. They are somewhat outdated for the modern ear, but, nevertheless, still used.

Sometimes a female middle name Lukinichna spelt with an "sh" - Lukinichna. It instantly conjures up the kind grandmother in a fairy tale. However, in the 21st century is still more true patronymic Lukyanovna. It is easier to say to children. Therefore, some teachers change with Lukinichna to bieşu was.

Sometimes called Luke Lucina. Then man's middle name will sound like Luchinovich, and female – Lucynova.

If your middle name from the name of Luke, it is not necessary to be shy. On the contrary, be proud that your father's name is so rare and courageous name. By the way, is to figure out when it's daddy's birthday and to congratulate him.

In December, the Onion celebrates its Saint's day on 24-th of January – the 9th and 18th. In February – three times – 11, 20 and the Defender of the Fatherland Day, the 23rd.

Then the birthday bows marked the 5th day of each month of spring. Summer day Luke is on 11 and 28 June, 3 and 10 July, 12 and 31 August.

In the fall of Orthodox Lucian birthday on 31 October and 19 November. The Catholic bows birthday less, only 11 times a year.