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Luis is a given name. It is the Spanish form of the originally Germanic name Hludowig or Chlodovech, which were introduced to the Iberian Peninsula during its occupation by the Visigoths. Other Iberian Romance languages have comparable forms: Luís in Portuguese and Galician, Lluís in Catalan and Loís in Aragonese, while Luíz is archaic in Portugal, but common in Brazil.
Luis is a given name. It is the Spanish form of the originally Germanic name Hludowig or Chlodovech,
A boy name with 1 syllables. Currently considered common.
Explore how the popularity of Luis has changed over the last two decades.
Luis is the Spanish form of the Germanic name Hludowig, meaning 'famous warrior'. It rose to prominence through various European royal houses, most notably in France and Spain, becoming a popular royal and aristocratic name. Its widespread use has cemented it as a classic and enduring name across the Spanish-speaking world and beyond.
Luis Suarez, Luis Fonsi, Luis Guzmán, Luis Miguel, Luis Aragonés
Lucho, Luisito
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