# What Does the Name Louisa Mean?

Louisa is a girl name of German origin. It means “famous warrior”.

**Origin:** German

  **Gender:** girl

  **Pronunciation:** loo-EE-zuh

The name Louisa comes from German roots, where it carries the meaning “famous warrior”. It is pronounced loo-EE-zuh.

Is Louisa a boy or girl name? Louisa is traditionally used as a girl name.

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## Frequently asked questions

### What is the meaning of Louisa?

Louisa means “famous warrior”. It is a name of German origin.

### What origin is the name Louisa?

Louisa is of German origin.

### Is Louisa a boy or girl name?

Louisa is traditionally a girl name.