Louise
/lweez/ French Female
Meaning & Origin
Louise is a French name meaning "Fame and war". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Angola, Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh. 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".
Quick Facts
Language French
Gender Female
Phonetic lweez
IPA lwiz
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as lweez. Keep the original French phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Louise
- · Louise Brooks - Actress
- · Louise Bourgeois - Artist
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