Louisa

At a Glance: Name: Louisa – Meaning: famous warrior – Origin: Germanic (Latinized form of Louise) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: loo-EE-zah

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Louisa is the Germanic, Latinized form of Louise, carrying the meaning "famous warrior." It's pronounced loo-EE-zah (IPA /luːˈiːzə/), a clear, sturdy sound to match a name with that kind of meaning behind it.

Meaning & Origin of Louisa

Meaning: Famous warrior.

Origin: Germanic (Latinized form of Louise).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Louisa

Phonetic: loo-EE-zah   IPA: /luːˈiːzə/

Popularity of Louisa

Louisa hit its peak popularity in 1881, ranking #119 with 142 baby girls given the name that year. By 2024 it had fallen to #733, with 383 babies named Louisa, based on Social Security data spanning 1880 to 2024.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Louisa mean?

Famous warrior. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Louisa)

How do you pronounce Louisa?

Louisa is pronounced loo-EE-zah (IPA: /luːˈiːzə/).

Is Louisa a popular name right now?

Louisa peaked at #119 in 1881 and is ranked #733 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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