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ArchivesRe: Lucania (Italian, also a place name there?) meaning?
in reply to a message by Paul
Yes, it is also a place name in Italy, from unclear origin and etymology. Here you have a link with the theories about the etymology of Lucania (it is in Italian):
http://www.vacanzeinbasilicata.it/Basilicata/La-Storia-Basilicata.asp
The use of Lucania as feminine first name can be because of sentimental reasons or as variant of Lucana, feminine form of Lucano, from the Latin personal name Lucanus/Lucana, used as cognomen in Republican ages, gentilic from Lucania.
Lumia
http://onomastica.mailcatala.com
http://www.vacanzeinbasilicata.it/Basilicata/La-Storia-Basilicata.asp
The use of Lucania as feminine first name can be because of sentimental reasons or as variant of Lucana, feminine form of Lucano, from the Latin personal name Lucanus/Lucana, used as cognomen in Republican ages, gentilic from Lucania.
Lumia
http://onomastica.mailcatala.com
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