What is the origin of the name Ludwik?

Ludwik is a name of Polish origin.

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Ludwik

LUD-vik

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Polish

Total Births

Peak Year

#7 in 1920

First Recorded

1914

Style

Strong & Bold, Vintage

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Polish form of Ludwig, a Germanic name meaning 'famous warrior' or 'renowned fighter'.

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Ludi Lud Wick Wiko

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Numerology

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Nicknames

Ludi Lud Wick Wiko

Spelling Variations

Ludwig Ludwik Ludovico Ludo

Similar Names

Ludwig Louis Leopold Frederick Wilhelm

Personality Traits

CourageousDeterminedStrongLeader

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