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Louwis

Quick answerLouwis is a Dutch and Afrikaans form of Louis, derived from the Germanic name Ludwig, meaning "famous warrior" (from Old German "hlod" meaning fame and "wig" meaning warrior).

Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#1,367
TrendRising ↑
Peak year2021
Syllables2
OriginGermanic
LanguageDutch/Afrikaans
CultureDutch/Afrikaans
Letters6
Numerology9 Chaldean 8
Global rank#1,367

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Louwis

Louwis is a Dutch and Afrikaans form of Louis, derived from the Germanic name Ludwig, meaning "famous warrior" (from Old German "hlod" meaning fame and "wig" meaning warrior).

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Etymology

Louwis is a Dutch and Afrikaans form of Louis, derived from the Germanic name Ludwig, meaning "famous warrior" (from Old German "hlod" meaning fame and "wig" meaning warrior). The name is primarily used in Dutch-speaking and Afrikaans-speaking communities, with historical prominence in the Netherlands and South Africa, particularly among descendants of Dutch settlers.

Louwis currently ranks #1,367 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2021.

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