luce

Luce is the Italian word for light. It denotes visible illumination from natural or artificial sources and is used in everyday speech to refer to daylight, lamp light, or brightness in general. The term also appears in compound expressions such as luce naturale (natural light) and luce artificiale (artificial light). Beyond its literal sense, luce is frequently used metaphorically in Italian literature and speech to signify clarity, insight, or hope.

Luce is a feminine noun in Italian; its plural form is luci. It derives from Latin lux, lucis, and has cognates in other Romance languages. The word is common in everyday language as well as in technical and artistic contexts related to lighting and illumination.

As a surname, Luce has been borne by several notable individuals, including Henry Luce (Henry Robinson Luce, 1898–1967), American publisher and co-founder of Time magazine and Life magazine.

In film, Luce is the title of a 2019 American drama directed by Julius Onah, about a bright, questioning high school student and the issues surrounding identity and loyalty.

Luce also appears as a given name in contemporary usage, often chosen for its connotation of brightness or optimism.