Luiz
/looys/ Portuguese Male
Meaning & Origin
Luiz is a Portuguese name meaning "Luiz is often considered a variant of Louis, meaning "famous warrior" or "renowned warrior."". Luiz is primarily a Portuguese spelling of Louis, ultimately derived from the Old Frankish name *Hlōdowig, composed of the elements *hlūd- "famous" and *wīg "war, battle."
Quick Facts
Language Portuguese
Gender Male
Phonetic looys
IPA lujs
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as looys. Keep the original Portuguese phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Luiz
- · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva - President of Brazil
- · Luiz Felipe Scolari - Football Manager
- · Luiz Alberto - Footballer
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