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How to pronounce Louis (LOO-ee)

Louis

LOO-ee

LOOee

French origin. The final 's' is silent in the most common Australian pronunciation.

Notes

French origin. The final 's' is silent in the most common Australian pronunciation.

Origin & meaning

Origin
Old German via French
Meaning
famous in battle

Aussie nickname — what your mates might call you

  • Lou
  • Lewy
Why we shorten names like this →

Notable people

  • Louis Armstrong (American jazz musician)
  • King Louis XIV of France

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