Luís
See also: luis and Luis
Portuguese
Alternative forms
- Luiz
- Luys (obsolete)
Etymology
Adaptation of Old French Louis, Looïs, Luis, from Latin Ludovīcus, from Old High German *Hlūtwīg or Frankish *Hlōdowig, from Proto-Germanic *hlūdaz (“loud, famous”) + *wīgą (“battle”). Compare Spanish Luis, English Louis, Italian Luigi, German Ludwig.
Proper noun
Luís m
- A male given name, equivalent to English Louis and Lewis
Descendants
- → English: Luis