Name meaning
Luís Name Meaning - Famous warrior (Portuguese)
- Meaning
- Famous warrior
- Origin
- Portuguese
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- LU-I-S
Luís means "Famous warrior" (Portuguese). Recorded in Portuguese sources, Luís glosses as "Famous warrior." Portuguese form of Louis.
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Meaning and Linguistic Breakdown
Recorded in Portuguese sources, Luís glosses as "Famous warrior." Portuguese form of Louis.
Origin and Historical Usage
In Portuguese communities, Luís is used as a boy given name. Documented bearers appear in civil and church records, though frequency differs by country.
Pronunciation Guide
- Phonetic
- LU-I-S
- Syllables
- 1
Geographic and Cultural Usage
The name travels well in international schools and multicultural cities. Portuguese origin remains the anchor even when spelling stays unchanged.
Popularity
Treat Luís as a distinctive pick: strong meaning, lower everyday frequency.
Notable People Named Luís
- LLuís de Camões (poet)
- LLuís Figo
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