Unisex name
Louis name meaning
“renowned in battle”
Louis is a name used for boys and girls, meaning renowned in battle. It is the French form of the Germanic name Hludwig, which combines elements expressing fame and battle. The name is also known through several saints in European naming traditions.
What does Louis mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Louis
Louis is the French form of Germanic Hludwig, combining elements meaning fame and battle. It is also associated with several saints.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Louis
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Louis, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Louis: renowned in battle
- Sebastian: from the city of Sebaste
- Yordan: that which flows down
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Meaning of each word
- Louis: renowned in battle
- Paskah: celebration of Jesus' resurrection
- Damara: heifer; gentle
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Louis Davit
Meaning of each word
- Louis: renowned in battle
- Davit: beloved, dearly loved
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Meaning of each word
- Andrei: manly, brave
- Louis: renowned in battle
- Pilipus: lover of horses
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Louis Nehemia
Meaning of each word
- Louis: renowned in battle
- Nehemia: God gives comfort
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Meaning of each word
- Louis: renowned in battle
- Edmund: protector of prosperity or wealth
- Yosafat: the Lord has judged
How to pronounce Louis
| Syllables | 3 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦭꦺꦴꦲꦶꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮜᮧᮅᮄᮞ᮪ |
Is Louis a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Louis is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 73% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Louis ranks #281 among unisex names in our data sample (12 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Louis
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Louis
- Louis Abelhard
- Louis Carl Schramm · b. 1970
- Louis Kumap · b. 1993
- Louis Nangoy · b. 1946
- Louis Nelson Rumaikewi · b. 1985
- Louis Vinta · b. 1981
FAQ about the name Louis
What is the meaning of Louis?
Louis means renowned in battle. Louis is the French form of Germanic Hludwig, combining elements meaning fame and battle. It is also associated with several saints.
Is Louis a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Louis is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 73% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Louis?
Louis is of European origin.
How many syllables does Louis have?
Louis has 3 syllables (Lo-u-is) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Louis?
Louis ranks #281 among unisex names in our data sample (12 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Louis?
Some ideas: Louis Sebastian Yordan; Louis Paskah Damara; Louis Davit.
Famous people named Louis?
Notable people named Louis include Louis Abelhard, Louis Carl Schramm, Louis Kumap.
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