Luther (surname)
As a German surname, Luther is derived from a Germanic personal name compounded from the words liut, "people", and heri, "army". As a rare English surname, it means "lute player" (Hanks and Hodges 1988). Luther is also derived from the ancient Greek eleutherius, a liberator. Luther has also been regularly used as a given name in English speaking countries in modern times, originally in honor of Martin Luther.
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Famous quotes containing the word luther:
“I shall never be a heretic; I may err in dispute, but I do not wish to decide anything finally; on the other hand, I am not bound by the opinions of men.”
—Martin Luther (1483–1546)