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Louise

The French feminine form of Louis, derived from Germanic elements meaning fame and warrior, or alternatively fame and battle.

Meaning and origin

Louise is the French feminine version of the long-established masculine name Louis, which traces back to Frankish and Germanic traditions.

How to pronounce Louise

French (France)loo-EEZ /lu.ˈiz/

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