Luther as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Luther

What is the meaning of the name Luther ?

The baby name Luther is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈluːðər/ (LOO-thər).

Luther is in Origin.

Luther is a Germanic given name and surname derived from Old High German liut “people” + heri/her “army,” yielding the meaning “army of the people” or “people’s warrior.” As a personal name in English, it developed largely via the surname, which itself reflects medieval German naming patterns that combined these elements.

Usage rose sharply in Protestant communities after the 16th-century Reformation, adopted to honor theologian Martin Luther (1483–1546). In the United States it became established in the 19th century, with a 20th-century revival linked to Martin Luther King Jr., giving the name strong associations with reform and civil rights. While common as a surname in German-speaking lands, Luther appears as a given name mainly in English. Rare variants and related forms include Luter, Leuther, Latinized Lutherus, and the diminutive Lute; cognate Germanic compounds with the same elements include Leuthar and Liuther.