The first name Lumina

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About the first name Lumina

Meaning

The name Lumina has an etymology that is difficult to establish with certainty. Onomastic sources do not always agree on its earliest meaning.

Historical origin

Lumina is attested as a historical or regional given name in French-speaking or Christian traditions. Its spelling may reflect a local variant, a diminutive, or an adaptation of an older name.

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In older records, the spelling of Lumina may vary from one document to another. Comparing parents, spouses, and places remains essential for confirming identity.

Pronunciation:lu-mi-nalymin.a

Frequency of the first name Lumina by baptism year

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Annual evolution of the first name LuminaLine chart showing the frequency of the first name Lumina in baptisms by year.201510501805183018551880190519301805–1809 1 baptisms1820–1824 1 baptisms1835–1839 2 baptisms1840–1844 2 baptisms1845–1849 4 baptisms1850–1854 6 baptisms1855–1859 8 baptisms1860–1864 13 baptisms1865–1869 9 baptisms1870–1874 8 baptisms1875–1879 6 baptisms1880–1884 4 baptisms1885–1889 6 baptisms1890–1894 6 baptisms1895–1899 7 baptisms1900–1904 4 baptisms1905–1909 1 baptisms1910–1914 2 baptisms1915–1919 2 baptisms1920–1924 1 baptisms1925–1929 2 baptisms1930–1934 3 baptisms

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