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Louisa

The Latinate feminine form of Louis, derived from Germanic elements meaning fame and warrior.

Meaning and origin

Louisa is a girls' name established across English, German, Dutch, and French traditions as the formal Latinate feminine form of Louis.

How to pronounce Louisa

English (US)loo-EE-zuh /lu.ˈizə/

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