What Luz means
Luz is a girl name of Spanish origin meaning "light". It comes from Spanish luz (light), from Nuestra Señora de la Luz (Our Lady of Light). It is pronounced LOOS.
A Marian title; often given as Luz María or María de la Luz. Feast May 8 in Mexico.
Nicknames in Mexico: Lucha, Luchita. Lucha is the traditional hypocoristic of Luz, from the diminutive Lucita with c becoming ch; it also means fight. See the guide to Mexican nicknames.
Popularity: one of the most common names in Mexico. See the current top names.
