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GirlPronounced English /lu.ˈiz.ə/; German /lu.ˈiː.za/Swedish language family

Louisa

Latinate feminine form of Louis.

Quick answer

Louisa is a girl name.

Pronunciation: English /lu.ˈiz.ə/; German /lu.ˈiː.za/.

GenderGirl
PronunciationEnglish /lu.ˈiz.ə/; German /lu.ˈiː.za/
Language familySwedish

Meaning and history

Latinate feminine form of Louis. A famous bearer was the American novelist Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888), the author of Little Women.

Notes and context

Usage: english, german, dutch, french