Quick answer
Luther is a boy name.
Pronunciation: American English /ˈluθ.əɹ/; British English /ˈluː.θə/.
Meaning and history
From a German surname, itself derived from the Old German given name Leuthar. The surname was borne by Martin Luther (1483-1546), a monk and theologian who started the Protestant Reformation by nailing his famous 95 theses to a church door. It has since been used as a given name in his honour, especially among Protestants. A notable bearer from the modern era was the American civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968).
Notes and context
Usage: english