"Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon... and Lucius of Cyrene."
Biblical Name · Latin Origin
Lucius Meaning in the Bible
Lucius
boy
Lucius means "Light; Born at daybreak", a boy's name of Latin origin. Lucius appears in the King James Bible, and Acts 13:1 is the passage most often tied to it. Lucius shows that diverse leadership teams — crossing ethnic and cultural lines — are God's design for launching world-changing missions.
Is Lucius in the Bible?
Yes — Lucius appears in the King James Bible, including Acts 13:1.
Pronunciation:/LOO-shus/
OriginLatin
MeaningLight; Born at daybreak
What does Lucius mean?
Lucius is a boy name of Latin origin meaning "Light; Born at daybreak". Lucius of Cyrene was a prophet and teacher in the church at Antioch — the church that first sent missionaries (Barnabas and Paul) to the Gentile world.
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What does Lucius mean in the Bible?
Lucius means "Light; Born at daybreak" and is a name of Latin origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Where does Lucius appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Lucius is connected to 2 key passages in the King James Bible, beginning with Acts 13:1. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"Timotheus my workfellow, and Lucius, and Jason, and Sosipater, my kinsmen, salute you."
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What are the variants and nicknames of Lucius?
Lucius has 2 recorded variants, short forms, and translations across languages and biblical traditions.
Which books of the Bible mention Lucius?
Lucius is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Lucius?
Lucius shows that diverse leadership teams — crossing ethnic and cultural lines — are God's design for launching world-changing missions.
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Lucius name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Lucius appears in the King James Bible, including Acts 13:1.
Lucius means "Light; Born at daybreak." It is a Latin name. The King James Bible uses it in Acts 13:1, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Latin. Lucius comes into English from Latin and carries the sense "Light; Born at daybreak." It appears in the King James Bible, including Acts 13:1.
Common questions about the name Lucius
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Lucius?
You can read every verse where Lucius appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.