TheNameDBLuther
MasculineMeaning
Famous warrior, derived from the Germanic elements 'hlod' (famous) and 'heri' (army).
Etymology
Luther comes from the Germanic Lothair or Lothar, composed of 'hlod' meaning 'famous' and 'heri' meaning 'army' or 'warrior.' The name became particularly associated with Martin Luther, the 16th-century Protestant reformer, and gained additional prominence through civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
About the Name Luther
Luther is a Germanic name with significant historical and cultural weight, particularly in Protestant and African American contexts. It carries associations with religious reform and civil rights activism.