Chinese name for Luke
Luke is usually written 卢克 (Lú kè) in Chinese. That is a phonetic transliteration: it copies the sound, so Chinese speakers read it as a foreign name. If you want a name that feels native, here are authentic Chinese given names inspired by Luke.
Luke in Chinese, by sound
卢克
Lú kè
Fine for writing your English name on a Chinese form. It is not a Chinese given name, and the characters were picked for sound, not meaning.
Authentic Chinese names inspired by Luke
Real given-name characters from our curated library. A full Chinese name puts a one-character surname first, for example 林 (Lín) + 晨旭.
Chen and Xu both suggest morning light, echoing the Latin root of Luke, which means light.
About the name Luke
Luke comes from the Latin name Lucas, meaning light or bringer of light.
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What is Luke in Chinese?
The usual phonetic version of Luke is 卢克 (Lú kè). It copies the sound, so Chinese speakers read it as a foreign name. Authentic Chinese given names inspired by Luke include 晨旭 (chén xù), 朗旭 (lǎng xù).
How do you write Luke in Chinese characters?
Phonetically, Luke is written 卢克. A native-feeling Chinese name is different: a surname followed by one or two given characters chosen for meaning, such as 晨旭.
What is a good Chinese name for someone called Luke?
Pick characters that real Chinese people are named with and that carry a meaning you like. 晨旭 (chén xù): Chen and Xu both suggest morning light, echoing the Latin root of Luke, which means light. 朗旭 (lǎng xù): Lang means bright and clear, and Xu is the rising sun, tying back to the idea of light in Luke.
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