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feminine · Spanish origin
Luz is a Spanish feminine name derived from the Latin word lux, meaning light. It originated as a Marian title, Nuestra Señora de la Luz, meaning Our Lady of the Light, and has been used as a given name in honor of the Virgin Mary under this epithet. The name is especially common in Spanish-speaking countries and communities. Lux and Lucía are closely related names sharing the same Latin root.