Luuk

Luuk is a Dutch short form of Lucas or Lukas, which derives from the Latin name Lucas, itself generally understood as a Latinized form of the Greek Loukas, meaning man from Lucania, a region of southern Italy. The name ultimately became widespread across Europe through its association with Luke the Evangelist, the author of the third Gospel and the Acts of the Apostles. Luuk is the characteristically Dutch spelling and pronunciation of the name, common in the Netherlands. Related forms include Luc, Luca, and Luke.