Ouisa
Germanic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Ouisa
Ouisa is a diminutive or variant form of Louise, which derives from the Germanic name Ludwig, meaning "famous warrior" (from "hlud" meaning famous and "wig" meaning warrior).
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Etymology
Ouisa is a diminutive or variant form of Louise, which derives from the Germanic name Ludwig, meaning "famous warrior" (from "hlud" meaning famous and "wig" meaning warrior). The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures and has no specific religious affiliation, though it gained some recognition through the 1990 film "Postcards from the Edge" and the play "Six Degrees of Separation."
Ouisa currently ranks #2,762 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1965.
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