Luís
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Alternative forms[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Adaptation of Old French Louis, Looïs, Luis, from Latin Ludovīcus, from Old High German *Hlūtwīg or Frankish *Hlōdowig, from Proto-Germanic *hlūdaz (“loud, famous”) + *wīgą (“battle”). Compare Spanish Luis, English Louis, Italian Luigi, German Ludwig.
Pronunciation[edit]
Proper noun[edit]
Luís m (plural Luíses)
- a male given name, equivalent to English Louis or Lewis
Descendants[edit]
- → English: Luis
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