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Luisa

Famous warrior (fem.)

Origin

Germanic

Used in

itesde

Origin and meaning of Luisa

Luisa is the feminine of Luigi, from the Germanic Hludwig, from hlud, 'glory, fame,' and wig, 'battle': it means 'famous warrior, glorious in battle.' An elegant, international name, it is found in Italy, Spain, Portugal, Latin America and the Germanic world. It was borne by the entrepreneur Luisa Spagnoli, founder of the famous fashion house and creator of the Bacio Perugina chocolate. Abroad it takes the forms Louise in France and England and Luise in Germany.

Variants around the world

How Luisa sounds in other languages.

LouiseLuiseLuísaAloisia

Famous people

  • Luisa Spagnolientrepreneur

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