Boy name
Ludwig name meaning
“renowned in battle”
Ludwig is a masculine German name meaning “renowned in battle”. It combines the Germanic elements hlūd, meaning famous, and wīg, meaning battle. The name is cognate with Louis and Lodewijk, linking these different name forms through their shared linguistic origin and underlying elements.
What does Ludwig mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Ludwig
A German name combining Germanic hlūd, famous, and wīg, battle. It is cognate with Louis and Lodewijk.
Name combinations with Ludwig
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Ludwig, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Ludwig: renowned in battle
- Perwira: valiant; military officer
- Esa: one, sole and undivided
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Meaning of each word
- Ludwig: renowned in battle
- Prawira: a brave and valiant hero
- Wiraputra: a brave son
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Ludwig Satrijo
Meaning of each word
- Ludwig: renowned in battle
- Satrijo: knight, warrior
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Meaning of each word
- Shri: splendor, beauty, prosperity
- Ludwig: renowned in battle
- Prastyo: pledge or oath of loyalty
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Ludwig Datar
Meaning of each word
- Ludwig: renowned in battle
- Datar: level, without a slope
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Ludwig Hardiansyah Pandu
Meaning of each word
- Ludwig: renowned in battle
- Hardiansyah: mountain; king
- Pandu: pale; also a guide
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How to pronounce Ludwig
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦭꦸꦢ꧀ꦮꦶꦒ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮜᮥᮓ᮪ᮝᮤᮌ᮪ |
Is Ludwig a boy’s name?
Yes, Ludwig is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Ludwig ranks #3,420 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Ludwig
- Ludwig Werner
- Ludwig J. Laibaas
FAQ about the name Ludwig
What is the meaning of Ludwig?
Ludwig means renowned in battle. A German name combining Germanic hlūd, famous, and wīg, battle. It is cognate with Louis and Lodewijk.
Is Ludwig a boy’s name?
Yes, Ludwig is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Ludwig?
Ludwig is of European origin.
How many syllables does Ludwig have?
Ludwig has 2 syllables (Lud-wig) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Ludwig?
Ludwig ranks #3,420 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Ludwig?
Some ideas: Ludwig Perwira Esa; Ludwig Prawira Wiraputra; Ludwig Satrijo.
Famous people named Ludwig?
Notable people named Ludwig include Ludwig Werner, Ludwig J. Laibaas.
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