Ludwik

German and French

"renowned warrior"

Ludwik Origin and Meaning

The name Ludwik is a boy's name of Polish origin.

Ludwik is the Polish form of Ludwig, a masculine name with Germanic origins meaning "famous warrior" or "renowned fighter." The elements "hlud" (famous) and "wig" (battle) combine to create this powerful historical name. Ludwik has been carried by notable Polish figures including Ludwik Zamenhof, the creator of Esperanto. While common in Poland and other Slavic countries historically, it's less frequently used for newborns today. The name carries an air of intellectual dignity and old-world charm that connects to Eastern European heritage. Outside Poland, Ludwik presents an uncommon alternative to the more familiar Louis or Ludwig, offering distinctive character while maintaining recognizable roots.

Popularity of the name Ludwik

• 100 Poland 2021

Famous People Named Ludwik

• Ludwik Dorn Polish politician
• Ludwik Jerzy Kern Polish poet, satirist, journalist and songwriter
• Ludwik Antoni Maciąg Polish painter
• Ludwik Adam Mierosławski Polish general, writer, poet, political and national activist and military historian
• Ludwik Michał Pac member of Polish Provisional Government during the November uprising
• Ludwik Antoni Rydygier Polish doctor, surgeon
• Ludwik Agapit Sempoliński (Bohdan Kierski) Polish actor
• Ludwik Leszek Sobolewski vicepresident and chairman of The Supervisory Board of the National Depository for Securities, president of the stock Exchange in Warsaw
• Ludwik Napoleon Solski (Sosnowski) Polish actor
• Ludwik Tadeusz Waryński activist and ideologist of the Polish socialist movement
• Ludwik Łazarz Zamenhof Polish doctor, creator of the international language Esperanto.