Luigi
Italian
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 English Louis, Spanish Luis, German Ludwig.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /luˈi.dʒi/, [luˈiːd͡ʒi]
- Hyphenation: Lu‧ì‧gi
Proper noun
Luigi m
- A male given name, equivalent to English Louis, Lewis.
- A male given name of historical usage, equivalent to English Louis, notably borne by several French monarchs.
Descendants
- → Albanian: Luigj
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