Luisa

Meaning famous warrior
Origin Italian, Spanish
Gender Girl
Popularity Moderate
Length 5
Syllables 2
Syllabification Lui-sa

About Luisa

When it comes to choosing the perfect name for your baby girl, Luisa stands out as a strong and meaningful choice. With its Spanish and Italian origins, Luisa embodies the qualities of a renowned warrior and a fearless individual. It carries a sense of courage, strength, and determination that can inspire your little one as she grows.

Luisa has various variations, including Louisa, Luiza, and Luisana, giving you flexibility in finding the ideal form that resonates with you. Additionally, if you prefer a nickname, options like Lu, Lulu, Lula, and Lou are commonly used and add an affectionate touch to the name.

Throughout history, many remarkable women have borne the name Luisa. From Italian heiress and muse Luisa Casati to Portuguese singer-songwriter Luisa Sobral, these real-life examples showcase the diverse talents and achievements associated with the name.

Moreover, in the realm of fiction, Luisa appears in various works, such as George Eliot's "Middlemarch" and David Mitchell's "Cloud Atlas." These fictional characters bring depth and intrigue to the name, further highlighting its timeless appeal.

Choosing Luisa as your baby girl's name ensures she carries a legacy of strength and determination, inspiring her to conquer any challenges that come her way.

Variations of Name Luisa

Louisa
Luiza
Luisana

Nicknames for Luisa

Lu
Lulu
Isa
Lisa

Famous People Named Luisa

Luisa CasatiItalian heiress and muse
Luisa RabbiaItalian artist
Luisa TetrazziniItalian operatic soprano
Luisa PiccarretaItalian mystic and stigmatic
Luisa SobralPortuguese singer-songwriter
Luisa CapetilloPuerto Rican labor organizer
Luisa WöllischGerman actress
Luisa DuranChilean journalist and writer
Luisa DörrBrazilian photographer
Luisa RanieriItalian actress
Luisa MatthiesenDanish swimmer
Luisa MillerGerman sprinter
Luisa KulišCroatian tennis player
Luisa MorgantiniItalian politician
Luisa Fernanda RudiSpanish politician
Luisa AzevedoPortuguese athlete
Luisa DiogoMozambican politician and economist
Luisa ThiersBrazilian actress
Luisa SantosPortuguese cyclist

Characters Named Luisa

Luisa MontefioreCharacter in the novel "Middlemarch" by George Eliot
Luisa ContiniCharacter in the musical "Nine"
Luisa MazurCharacter in the book series "The Passage" by Justin Cronin
Luisa IgloriaCharacter in the book "Dogeaters" by Jessica Hagedorn
Luisa RosarioCharacter in the musical "Rent"
Luisa CalderónCharacter in the TV series "Narcos"
Luisa DelgadoCharacter in the TV series "Ugly Betty"
Luisa AlverCharacter in the TV series "Jane the Virgin"
Luisa MendesCharacter in the TV series "Elite"
Luisa FortunaCharacter in the video game "Assassin's Creed IV - Black Flag"
Luisa GradgrindCharacter in the novel "Hard Times" by Charles Dickens
Luisa ChavezCharacter in the TV series "One Day at a Time"
Luisa ReyCharacter in the movie "The Limits of Control"
Luisa JobstCharacter in the TV series "Black Mirror"

Other Popular Names Beginning with L

Lorena
Lakelyn
Lesly
London
Leona
Layan
Luciana
Lillie
Luz
Lyla