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How to pronounce Lewis (LOO-is)

Lewis

LOO-is

LOOis

English form of Louis. Two syllables, stress on the first.

Notes

English form of Louis. Two syllables, stress on the first.

Origin & meaning

Origin
Old German via French
Meaning
famous in battle

Aussie nickname — what your mates might call you

  • Lew
  • Lewy
Why we shorten names like this →

Notable people

  • Lewis Carroll (English author of Alice in Wonderland)
  • Lewis Hamilton (British F1 driver)

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