Find out how popular the first name Luxanna has been for the last 9 years (from 2014 to 2022) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Luxanna by gender

Based on the last 9 years of data, Luxanna is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2022, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Luxanna.

The history of the first name Luxanna

The name Luxanna is derived from the Latin word "lux," meaning light or radiance. Its origins can be traced back to ancient Rome, where it was used as a feminine form of the name Lucius, which was a common Roman name.

In the early centuries of the Christian era, the name Luxanna was sometimes given to girls born on or around Christmas, as a symbolic reference to the light of Christ. It was also occasionally used as a name for girls born during the winter solstice, when the days begin to grow longer again.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Luxanna can be found in the writings of the 4th-century Roman historian Ammianus Marcellinus, who mentioned a woman named Luxanna who was a member of the imperial court.

During the Middle Ages, the name Luxanna fell out of widespread use, but it did occasionally appear in various regions of Europe. For example, there is a record of a Luxanna who lived in the 12th century and was a nun in a convent in Saxony.

In the Renaissance period, the name Luxanna experienced a brief resurgence in popularity, particularly among the wealthy and educated classes. One notable bearer of the name was Luxanna de' Medici (1445-1471), a member of the powerful Medici family of Florence.

Another famous Luxanna was the 16th-century Italian painter Luxanna Sirani (1590-1670), who was renowned for her portraits and religious works. She was one of the first women to be admitted to the prestigious Accademia di San Luca in Rome.

In the 18th century, the name Luxanna was borne by the French writer and philosopher Luxanna de Staël (1766-1817), who was known for her influential works on literature, politics, and society.

Another notable Luxanna was the 19th-century Russian novelist Luxanna Tolstaya (1828-1910), who was the wife of the famous author Leo Tolstoy and a respected writer in her own right.

Finally, the 20th century saw the birth of Luxanna Cavadaski (1909-1988), an Italian operatic soprano who was celebrated for her performances in the operas of Verdi and Puccini.

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