Luis
renowned warrior (Germanic via Spanish)
Luis is a spanish / other boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 226, with 34,072 records. It has 1 syllable.
Origin and meaning
renowned warrior (Germanic via Spanish)
Luis derives from the Old High German name Chlodovech, composed of elements meaning 'fame' and 'warrior'. It became widely established in the Philippines through centuries of Spanish colonial rule and Catholic baptismal tradition.
Luis is the Spanish form of the Frankish Germanic name Chlodovech (Louis), introduced to the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era.
Name character
In the Philippines
Widely used as both a standalone given name and in compound names such as Luisito, Jose Luis, or Mark Luis. Common nicknames include Louie, Lu, and Luisito.
Related forms
- Louis French
- Luigi Italian
- Ludwig German
- Lewis English
- Luís Portuguese
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Luis with common surname pairs
Each pair is a mother's maiden surname plus a father's surname. The number is the sound-fit score for this first name.
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How do I use Luis with two Filipino surnames?
Luis is the given name. The full name is Luis + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Luis a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Luis is number 226, with 34,072 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.