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The name Lúcia is the Portuguese and Italian feminine form of the Latin name Lucia, derived from lux, meaning light. It has been borne most notably by Saint Lucia of Syracuse, a third-century Christian martyr whose feast day on 13 December became associated with light festivals, particularly in Scandinavia. The name spread widely throughout the Catholic world through her veneration. Related forms include Lucy in English, Lucie in French, Lucía in Spanish, and Luzia in German and Portuguese regional use.