Boy name
Luther name meaning
“renowned army”
Luther is a masculine name commonly linked to the meaning “renowned army.” It comes from the German name Luther, containing Germanic elements meaning “famous” and “army.” Alongside this interpretation of its elements, the name is also associated with the Reformation figure Martin Luther.
What does Luther mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Luther
From German Luther, containing Germanic elements meaning 'famous' and 'army'. The name is also associated with the Reformation figure Martin Luther.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Luther
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Luther, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Luther: renowned army
- Yosep: may God add
- Andre: brave and manly
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Meaning of each word
- Luther: renowned army
- Manuel: God is with us
- Habel: breath, fleeting vapor
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Luther Yosia
Meaning of each word
- Luther: renowned army
- Yosia: Yahweh supports or heals
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Meaning of each word
- Andrianus: from Hadria
- Luther: renowned army
- Ruben: behold, a son
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Luther Moris
Meaning of each word
- Luther: renowned army
- Moris: from ancient Mauretania
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Meaning of each word
- Luther: renowned army
- Arsenius: manly, virile
- Edmund: protector of prosperity or wealth
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How to pronounce Luther
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦭꦸꦠꦺꦂ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮜᮥᮒ᮪ᮠᮨᮁ |
Is Luther a boy’s name?
Yes, Luther is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Luther ranks #1,380 among boy names in our data sample (14 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Luther
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Luther
- Luther Kombong · b. 1950
- Capt. Luther Jansen · b. 1963
- Luther Daud Gurik · b. 1978
- Luther Pagiling · b. 1966
- Luther Palimbong · b. 1961
FAQ about the name Luther
What is the meaning of Luther?
Luther means renowned army. From German Luther, containing Germanic elements meaning 'famous' and 'army'. The name is also associated with the Reformation figure Martin Luther.
Is Luther a boy’s name?
Yes, Luther is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Luther?
Luther is of European origin.
How many syllables does Luther have?
Luther has 2 syllables (Lut-her) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Luther?
Luther ranks #1,380 among boy names in our data sample (14 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Luther?
Some ideas: Luther Yosep Andre; Luther Manuel Habel; Luther Yosia.
Famous people named Luther?
Notable people named Luther include Luther Kombong, Capt. Luther Jansen, Luther Daud Gurik.
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