The nameLuisa
Luisa is the Italian, Spanish and Portuguese form of Louise. It has been given in France since the 1920s.
- Girl's name
- Germanic
Meaning
Like Louise, it comes from the Germanic hlod, "fame", and wig, "battle".
Origin
Germanic, through the Romance languages.
History
In France Luisa was carried by families from Italy, Spain and Portugal, with a first high point in the 1960s. It came back in the 2010s and peaked in the early 2020s. Verdi used it for his opera Luisa Miller (1849).
Popularity of the name Luisa
Luisa in France
Luisa was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 550 births over the decade, 23% of all recorded babies named Luisa. Its rise began around 1950, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Luisa in France were born before 2000. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 65 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Luisa mean?
Like Louise, it comes from the Germanic hlod, "fame", and wig, "battle".
What is the origin of the name Luisa?
Germanic, through the Romance languages.
Is Luisa a girl's or a boy's name?
Luisa is a girl's name.