Luke — English form of the Greek name Λουκας (Loukas) which meant "from Lucania", Lucania being a region in southern Italy (of uncertain meaning). Luke was a doctor who travelled in the company of the apostle Paul. According to tradition, he was the author of the third gospel and Acts in the New Testament. He was probably of Greek ethnicity. He is considered a saint by many Christian denominations.
Biblical namesake: Luke is known as a companion of Paul and is traditionally regarded as the author of the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles. He is remembered for his detailed accounts of Jesus' life and the early church. (Acts)
Saintly namesake: Luke the Evangelist was one of the four Gospel writers and is traditionally regarded as a physician and companion of Paul. (October 18 · 1st century)
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