Luiz

The name Luiz is the traditional Portuguese variant of Ludwig and is particularly used in Brazil. The form more commonly found in Portugal and Spain is Luis or Luís.

What does the name Luiz mean?

Luiz, a male first name, is the old Portuguese form of Ludwig, which is especially common in Brazil. The name Luis or Luís is the more modern variant in Portugal and Spain. Translated, Luiz means 'the glorious warrior', 'the famous fighter', or 'the loud one in battle'. Its origins can be traced back to Old High German, derived from the components hlut, meaning 'loud', 'noisy', 'known', 'beloved', or 'famous', and wig, which encompasses 'wrestling', 'the fight', 'the war', 'the dispute', or 'the warrior'. Other variants include Lluis, Eluis, Lui, Louis, Loui, Louie, and Louison.

Where does the name Luiz come from?

The name Luiz has its roots in Old High German and means 'the famous fighter'.

How do you pronounce Luiz?

The pronunciation of Luiz is short and concise. In the German approximation, the name is often pronounced as 'Luis' [luˈiːs] or [luis], where a dark U meets a light I. The sharp S at the end provides a clear finish. Luiz conveys a lively, modern impression - simple, friendly, and sonically appealing.

When is the name day of Luiz?

Luiz is celebrated on April 28, June 21, August 19, and August 25.

Popularity

In Germany, Luiz is a very sought-after first name. Currently, it ranks 2,073rd on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2015 at rank 538. Over the last ten years, Luiz has been chosen as a first name about 390 times, which gives it the 1,036th place in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 911th.

Nicknames & pet names

Lui / Luigi

Similar first names

Famous people

• Alvaro Luiz Maior de Aquino (Brazilian football player)
• Edison Luiz Dos Santos (footballer from Brazil)
• Emerson Luiz Firmino (footballer from Brazil)
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• Luiz Alfredo Garcia-Roza (Brazilian writer)
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• Luiz Fernando Guimaraes (Brazilian actor)
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• Luiz Gustavo (Brazilian footballer)
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• Luiz Rogerio Da Silva (Brazilian footballer)
• Luiz Ruffato (writer from Brazil)