Luth

Luth is a proper noun used in several unrelated contexts. It can function as a surname, a given name, or a place or entity name in various language areas. Because it lacks a single, canonical meaning, its interpretation depends on context and historical usage. In English-language reference works, Luth is typically treated as a surname and occasionally as a given name rather than as a common noun.

As a surname, Luth has appeared in Germanic-speaking regions and among descendants of those communities. In onomastic discussions, it is sometimes described as a shortened or variant form of longer names such as Luther or Lothar, but regional differences in origin and meaning mean that this is not universal.

Used as a given name or nickname, Luth is rare in modern times but can be found in fiction or contemporary naming. In some cases, it occurs as a stand-alone name rather than a shortened form.

Geographic uses are limited; when Luth appears in place names or organization names, it generally reflects local linguistic history rather than a global designation.

For related terms, see Luther, Lute, Lothar, or other similar names, which have distinct etymologies and histories.