Submitted Place Name Revision History

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12/27/2018, 4:25 PM Sofia
12/26/2018, 6:46 PM Frollein Gladys move from given name to place name
5/30/2014, 7:49 PM Frollein Gladys
6/15/2008, 10:32 AM Dragon_Clarinet

Name Lucera
Type Settlement
Usage Italian
Other Forms FormsLucerino: Lucére
Edit Status Status2a. listed usages are verified

Meaning & History

Lucera is an Italian city in the province of Foggia in the region of Apulia, and the seat of the Diocese of Lucera-Troia.

Lucera was probably named after either Lucius, a mythical Dauno king, or a temple dedicated to the goddess Lux Cereris.
Added 6/15/2008 by Dragon_Clarinet