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Luíza
glorious warrior
Origin
Germanic
Used in
pt
Origin and meaning of Luíza
Luíza is the Portuguese feminine form of Luís, from the Germanic Hlodwig, made of hlod 'glory' and wig 'combat' — meaning 'glorious warrior' or 'illustrious in battle'. The name spread across Europe through numerous French and Portuguese royal houses. In Brazil it's especially loved, among the most registered girls' names per IBGE data, for its sweet sound despite its warrior meaning, and for its timeless elegance.
Variants around the world
How Luíza sounds in other languages.
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