Luther
Meaning of Luther
Luther is a male name with origins in Germanic and Old English. The name Luther means "famous warrior" or "army people." It is derived from the Germanic word "hlud," meaning "fame," and "heri," meaning "army." Luther has associations with notable figures such as Martin Luther, the influential theologian who played a key role in the Protestant Reformation. The name Luther has remained relatively popular over the years in the United States, consistently appearing in the top 2000 names for baby boys. It peaked in popularity during the mid-20th century but continues to be a well-loved choice for parents seeking a strong and timeless name for their sons.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as LOO-thur (/ˈluθər/)
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Notable People Named Luther
| Luther Vandross Jr. was a renowned American soul and R&B singer, songwriter, and record producer, known for his "Velvet Voice" and numerous accolades, including eight Grammy Awards and induction into the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame. |
| Luther Burbank was an American botanist and horticulturist known for developing over 800 plant strains and varieties during his 55-year career, including the spineless cactus and the plumcot. |
| Luther Johnson Strange III is an American lawyer and politician who served as a United States Senator from Alabama from 2017 to 2018, filling the position vacated by Sen. Jeff Sessions. |
| Luther Standing Bear was a prominent Sicangu and Oglala Lakota author, educator, philosopher, and actor who played a key role in preserving Lakota culture and advocating for Native American rights. |
| Luther Loide Blissett is a former professional footballer and manager, known for his time at Watford and for playing for the England national team during the 1980s. |
| Luther Martin was a Founding Father, framer of the U.S. Constitution, and leading Anti-Federalist who played a key role in the passage of the Bill of Rights. |
| Luther Halsey Gulick Jr. was an American physical education instructor, international basketball official, and co-founder of the Camp Fire Girls organization. |
| Luther Leonidas Terry, the ninth Surgeon General of the United States, is renowned for his advocacy against the health risks of tobacco use. |
| Luther Halsey Gulick Sr. was a missionary to the Hawaiian Kingdom and other places, and later became a newspaper editor, with several of his children becoming active in public health. |
| Henry Diwakar Luther Abraham was a capable administrator and the second successor of Frank Whittaker as Bishop in Medak. |
| Luther Calvin Tibbets was a Maine merchant and farmer known for supplying the federal government during the American Civil War and for growing the first two Washington Navel orange trees in Riverside, California. |
| Luther Barnes is a multi-talented musician known for his work as a record producer, director, songwriter, composer, and lead singer of Luther Barnes and the Sunset Jubilaires and the Red Budd Gospel Choir. |
| Luther Obi - Luther Banks St Charles Obi is a Nigerian-born South African professional rugby union player known for his role as a winger for the Griquas in the Currie Cup and the Rugby Challenge. |
| Luther Skaggs Jr. was a United States Marine who received the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions on the beachhead on Guam during World War II. |
| Luther Halsey Gulick (1892–1993) was an American political scientist and expert on public administration, known for his role as the Eaton Professor of Municipal Science and Administration at Columbia University and Director of its Institute of Public Administration. |
