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Louisa
Meaning: famous warrior (feminine of Louis) · Origin: Germanic (via Latin) · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
The Latinate feminine of Louis, 'famous in battle'. Louisa May Alcott wrote Little Women (1868).
Famous people named Louisa
- Louisa May Alcott (author)
Nicknames
Lou, Lulu
Variants & related names
Louise, Luisa, Lovisa
Louisa name art
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FAQ
What does the name Louisa mean?
Louisa means “famous warrior (feminine of Louis)”. It comes from Germanic (via Latin).
Is Louisa a popular name?
Louisa is a familiar girls' name in the UK and Australia. For exact current rankings, see the Office for National Statistics (England and Wales) and Australian state birth registries.
What are nicknames for Louisa?
Lou, Lulu.
What are other forms of Louisa?
Louise, Luisa, Lovisa.
Similar names
Adeline · Willa · Emma · Amelia · Ella · Alice
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.