Louisa
loo-EE-zah
Popularity
#733
Letters
6
Syllables
3
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
21,528
Peak Year
#424 in 2021
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Louisa is a feminine form of Louis, derived from the Germanic name Hlodwig, meaning 'famous warrior'.
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Louisa May Alcott
Author of the classic novel 'Little Women'
Louisa Johnson
Winner of the twelfth series of The X Factor
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