Luther Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Luther Name at a Glance

Name	Luther
Meaning	Famous in war.
Origin	Teutonic
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Luther Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Luther means “Famous in war”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Luther Name Origin

Our database records Luther under Teutonic origin. Browse more Teutonic baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Luther a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Luther is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Luther

When considering Luther for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.