Meaning
illustrious fighter
Origin
Luís is a name of Germanic origin, rooted in modern tradition.
It appears in our records across 17 countries (AO, BO, BR, CL, CO, DJ, EC, ES, GT, HN, MU, MX, PA, PE, PT, SV, US).
Style
- classic
- international
- strong
- royal
- traditional
- elegant
Famous people named Luís
- Louis IX of France
- Lüis de Montalban
- Lüis Espinal Camps
- Luis de González
- King Louis IX of France
- Louis XIV
Variations
Lewys, Loys, Lui, Luigi, Lluís, Luiz, Loïc, Lois, Luisito, Lys, Lysander, Luci
Nicknames
Lu, Lui, Louie, Lew, Lewis, Lou
Popularity
Luís appears in 17 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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