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Luke Lea

Photograph of Luke Lea Source: Library of Congress

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Given Name
Luke
Surname
Lea
Occupation
Senator

The Name Luke

Origin
Latin via Greek
Meaning
From Lucania, a region in southern Italy, or 'light-giving.'
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