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How to Pronounce Louise

Louise / lweez /

The name Louise is a Female name of French origin meaning "Fame and war". It is pronounced lweez.

French Female

Louise is a French name meaning "Fame and war". Louise is of Old French and Old German origin. It derives from the Germanic name Hluodowig, composed of *hlūdaz* meaning "famous" and *wīg* meaning "war, battle".

Language French
Gender Female
Phonetic lweez
IPA lwiz

Say it as lweez. Keep the original French phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.

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How do you pronounce Louise?
Louise is pronounced lweez.
What is the correct pronunciation of Louise?
The correct pronunciation of Louise is lweez (IPA: lwiz).
Is Louise a French name?
Yes, Louise is a French name meaning "Fame and war".

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