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luke
noun
UK:
/luːk/
US:
/luːk/
A male given name, often short for Lucas.
Luke is my friend's name, he's very kind.
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My parents considered naming me Luke, but they chose David instead.
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luke
noun
A book in the New Testament of the Bible.
Luke tells the story of Jesus' life.
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We read a passage from Luke in church this Sunday.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the phonetic transcription of "luke" in English?
The phonetic transcription of "luke" is
/luːk/
in British English and
/luːk/
in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.
How to use "luke" in sentences?
Example usage of "luke": "Luke is my friend's name, he's very kind.". More examples on the page.