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Lucius

American  
[loo-shuhs] / ˈlu ʃəs /

noun

  1. a male given name: from a Latin word meaning “light.”


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When Antoninus died in 161, Marcus and Lucius became the Roman empire’s first-ever co-rulers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 11, 2026

They were accompanied by vocal virtuosos Lucius and blues-rock rippers Judith Hill and Eric Krasno, each fixtures in the local music community trying to rebuild itself in the wake of the Eaton fire.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 8, 2026

The sequel is set years later and sees Irish actor Paul play Lucius, who is revealed to be the illegitimate son of Maximus and Lucilla, played by Connie Nielsen.

From BBC ● Dec. 10, 2025

"It's like Indonesians have been pranked," Lucius Karus from Formappi, a non-profit parliamentary watchdog, told local media outlets.

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2025

And here, Lucius Clarke put his hand on his chest and bowed deeply over Edward.

From "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane" by Kate DiCamillo

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