Luis
loo-EES
Boy · German
Meaning: Famous warrior, renowned fighter
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Ludwig
Boy · German · Medium name
- Meaning
- Famous warrior
- Pronunciation
- LOOD-vig
- Origin
- German
- Popularity
- Rare in United States (2023)
From Germanic 'hlud' (famous) and 'wig' (warrior).
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
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Languages in use: German
Commonly used in: Germany, Austria, United States
Alternate spellings
LudvikSlavic
Slavic form.
Cultural associations
People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.
Ludwig van Beethoven
1770–1827
German composer who bridged the Classical and Romantic eras.
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Behind the Name, Germanic Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.
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