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Louis
Famous warrior
Origin
GermanicFrench
Used in
frdeen
Origin and meaning of Louis
Louis is the French form of the Germanic Hludwig (Chlodovech), from hlud, 'famous, glorious,' and wig, 'warrior' — 'renowned warrior.' Borne by eighteen kings of France, including Louis XIV, the Sun King, it is one of Europe's most regal names. Popular in France, the German-speaking countries and the English-speaking world, it combines historic prestige with a refined, elegant sound that never dates.
Variants around the world
How Louis is said in other languages.
LudwigLuigiLuisLewisLudovico
Famous people
- Louis Pasteur— scientist
- Louis Armstrong— musician
- Louis XIV— king
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