Louis
LOO-is
Boy · French
Meaning: Famous warrior, renowned fighter
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Luis
Boy · German · Short name
- Meaning
- Famous warrior, renowned fighter
- Pronunciation
- loo-EES
- Origin
- German
- Popularity
- Very popular in Spain (2023)
Spanish form of Louis, from Germanic 'hlut' (famous) and 'wig' (warrior).
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
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Languages in use: German, Spanish, Portuguese
Commonly used in: Latin America, Spain, United States
Alternate spellings
LouisFrench / English
French form.
Cultural associations
People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.
Luis Buñuel
1900–1983
Spanish filmmaker, a leading figure of surrealist cinema.
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Behind the Name, German Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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