Standard spelling
卢克
Lú kè
The standard Chinese spelling of Luke.
- 卢
- a common name sound (also a surname)
- 克
- to overcome
The version used for Luke in Chinese books, films and news.
Luke in Chinese
In Chinese, Luke is written 卢克 (Lú kè), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 路明 (Lù míng): a Chinese-style name meaning a bright path.
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卢克
Lú kè
Luke
Choose by sound or by meaning.
There is no single official spelling of an English name in Chinese. Here is what each option says, character by character.
Name with meaning
路明
Lù míng
A Chinese-style name meaning a bright path.
- 路
- path, road
- 明
- bright
Keeps the “Lu-” sound of Luke, with a meaning worth wearing.
Single character
路
Lù
A single character meaning the path, the way.
- 路
- path, road
A compact mark for small artwork or a seal-style stamp.
Where Luke comes from.
Luke comes from the Greek Loukas, meaning “from Lucania”, a region in southern Italy. Luke the Evangelist is traditionally the author of the third Gospel.
Famous Lukes in Chinese
- Luke Skywalkerfictional character, Star Wars卢克·天行者
About Luke in Chinese
What does the name Luke mean?
Luke comes from the Greek Loukas, meaning “from Lucania”, a region in southern Italy. Luke the Evangelist is traditionally the author of the third Gospel.
How do you say Luke in Chinese?
Luke is written 卢克 and pronounced Lú kè. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. The version used for Luke in Chinese books, films and news.
What does 路明 mean?
路明 (Lù míng) is a Chinese-style name for Luke: a Chinese-style name meaning a bright path. 路 means “path, road”, 明 means “bright”.
Which version of Luke is best for a tattoo?
卢克 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 路明 is shorter and every character carries a meaning, which many people prefer for body art. Write it in a readable style such as Kaishu, and show it to a fluent reader before your appointment.