Luzia
Meaning of Luzia
Luzia is a lovely name for a baby girl with both Portuguese and German origins. In Portuguese, it is pronounced as LOO-zee-uh (/luˈziə/), while in German, it is pronounced as LOOT-see-uh (/luˈtsiə/). The name Luzia has various associations across different cultures. In Portuguese, it is the feminine form of the name Lucius, meaning "light" or "illumination." It carries connotations of brightness and radiance. In German, Luzia is also associated with light and enlightenment. It is a variation of the popular name Lucia, which has gained popularity in recent years in the United States. While not among the most common names, Luzia has been given to a handful of newborns each year in America, reflecting its growing popularity and appeal to parents seeking an international flair for their daughter's name.
Pronunciation
Portuguese
- Pronunced as LOO-zee-uh (/luˈziə/)
German
- Pronunced as LOOT-see-uh (/luˈtsiə/)
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Notable People Named Luzia
| Luzia Simons is a Brazilian visual artist based in Berlin, known for her international exhibitions and pioneering work in the development of the scanogram technique. |
| Luzia Ebnöther is a Swiss curler and Olympic silver medalist from the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. |
