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Origin: Celtic

Meaning: Light, brightness

Lugh is a masculine Irish name of Celtic origin with great significance in ancient culture and faith. Lugh means “light” or “brightness” from Lugus, bringing your little one right into the spotlight_._ Borne by a Celtic Irish god whose existence outlasts millennia, Lugh began as an all-seeing, all-knowing deity representing the sun and light, worshipped by many for his wisdom and elite craftsmanship. He later evolved into a cultural hero of many stories, including the mighty Battle of Mag Tuired, where he led the Tuatha Dé Danann, the race of gods, to victory. Lugh’s divinity transcends the Irish pantheon, sharing innate similarities with the Welsh hero Lleu Llaw Gyffes and the Celtic god Lugus, who was considered the Gaulish form of Roman Mercury. Brimming with courage, cleverness, and triumph, Lugh will no doubt help baby let their inner light shine.