Louise
/lweez/ French Female
Meaning & Origin
Louise is a French name meaning "Fame and war". Louise is of Old French and Old German origin. It derives from the Germanic name Hluodowig, composed of *hlūdaz* meaning "famous" and *wīg* meaning "war, battle".
Quick Facts
Language French
Gender Female
Phonetic lweez
IPA lwiz
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as lweez. Keep the original French phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Louise
- · Louise Brooks - Actress
- · Louise Bourgeois - Artist
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