Lucia
[loo-shuh, -shee-uh, -see-uh]
- a female given name: from a Latin word meaning “light.”
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Examples from the Web for lucia
Contemporary Examples
“All members of the Court and the public announce the untimely death of Lucia Aielli,” the announcement said.
Judging by the political interest and growing momentum, Lucia and her colleagues at Rosemount know this is a breakthrough moment.
Lucia, who was called Lulu, especially loved “Art Afternoons” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Lucia and Leo Krim were allegedly stabbed to death with a kitchen knife by their nanny, Yoselyn Ortega, 50, on Thursday afternoon.
A New York Nanny Allegedly Kills Two Children and Neighbors Struggle to UnderstandDavid Freedlander, Eliza Shapiro
October 27, 2012
At nearby PS 87, where Lucia, the oldest girl, went to school, school officials declined to comment.
A New York Nanny Allegedly Kills Two Children and Neighbors Struggle to UnderstandDavid Freedlander, Eliza Shapiro
October 27, 2012
Historical Examples
He listened to solos from Lucia, which Mabel sang at Jane's suggestion.
Quaint CourtshipsVarious
Often she had scanned Lucia's scrawled programs for the names there.
The Innocent AdventuressMary Hastings Bradley
There were times, Maria felt furiously, when she hated Lucia.
The Innocent AdventuressMary Hastings Bradley
Julietta was nineteen and now that Lucia was betrothed it was Julietta's turn.
The Innocent AdventuressMary Hastings Bradley
"She will have to—to repair the expense," flashed Lucia with a shrill laugh.
The Innocent AdventuressMary Hastings Bradley
Word Origin and History for lucia
Lucia
fem. proper name; see Lucy.
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Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper