Luud

Luud is a term used in the Estonian language. It most commonly refers to bones. It is the plural form of luu, meaning bone, and is used in anatomical and medical contexts, as well as in everyday speech to refer to the skeleton. The word is formed by applying the standard Estonian plural ending to luu.

Beyond its anatomical sense, luud can appear as a surname or given name in Estonia or among Estonian communities, with capitalization indicating a proper name. In surname or given-name use, it follows regular Estonian conventions for naming and capitalization, and individuals with this name may be found in historical and contemporary records.

In other languages, luud does not have a widely recognized meaning and is not established as a loanword with a fixed definition. The term’s primary usage remains within Estonian linguistic and cultural contexts.