Bear Greek word ἄρκτος ("arktos"), meaning bear, as do the names "arctic" and "antarctic", from the constellation Ursa Major, the "Great Bear", prominent in the northern sky. Bear taxon names such as Ursidae and "Ursus" come from Latin "Ursus/Ursa", he-bear/she-bear. The female first name "Ursula", originally derived from a Christian saint's name, means "little she-bear" (diminutive of Latin "ursa"). In Switzerland, the male first name "Urs" is especially popular, while the name of the canton and city of Bern is derived from "Bär", German for bear. The Germanic name Bernard (including Bernhardt and similar forms) means "bear-brave", "bear-hardy", or "bold bear".
Luke (name) Luke (name) Luke is a male given name, and less commonly, a surname. The name Luke is the English form of the Latin name . It is derived from the Latin name "Lucius", and it either means "the great Lucius", or it is a shortened form of the Latin name. "Lucius" means "the bright one" or "the one born at dawn". The frequently stated explanation of as "man from Lucania" is not supported by reliable sources. Although the name is attested in ancient inscriptions, the best known historical use of the name is in the New Testament. The Gospel of