Luisa

Girl's name

Luisa is a feminine form of the name Luis, which is the Spanish form of the name Louis. It is of Germanic origin, meaning "famous warrior."

Meaning Famous warrior
Origin Germanic
U.S. births in 2023 310 Rising
Peak year 2022

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Luisa Piccarreta - Italian mystic and stigmatist.
  • Luisa Casati - Italian heiress known for her extravagant lifestyle.
  • Luisa Miller - Title character in Verdi's opera.
  • Luisa Fernanda - Spanish zarzuela opera character.
  • Luisa Tetrazzini - Italian opera singer known for her coloratura soprano.
  • Luisa Capetillo - Puerto Rican labor rights activist and writer.
  • Luisa Dörr - Brazilian photographer known for her portrait work.
  • Luisa Ranieri - Italian actress known for film and TV roles.
  • Luisa Spagnoli - Italian fashion designer and entrepreneur.
  • Luisa Roldán - Spanish sculptor known for her religious works.

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