Lovisa

Latinate feminine variation of Louis

"renowned warrior"

Lovisa Origin and Meaning

The name Lovisa is a girl's name of Swedish origin.

Lovisa is a Scandinavian feminine name, particularly popular in Sweden, derived from Louise, which ultimately comes from the Germanic name Ludwig, meaning 'famous warrior' or 'renowned fighter.' Despite its martial origins, Lovisa has a gentle, melodic quality that feels both elegant and approachable. The name has deep historical roots in Nordic countries dating back centuries, where it has been borne by several notable figures including Swedish royalty. While not widely used outside Scandinavia, Lovisa offers an appealing option for parents seeking a name with European flair and subtle connection to the more common Louise or Louisa.

Lovisa Rank in US Top 1000

# 895 in the US

Popularity of the name Lovisa

• 69 Sweden 2022

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Famous People Named Lovisa

• Lovisa Josefina Eugenia of Sweden Queen consort of Frederick VIII of Denmark
• Lovisa Ulrika of Prussia Queen consort of Adolf Frederick of Sweden
• Lovisa von Burghausen Swedish memoirist
• Astrid Sofia Lovisa Thyra of Sweden Queen consort of Leopold III of Belgium
• (Maria) Lovisa Åhrberg first woman physician in Sweden
• Lovisa Sofia Augusti (born Ester Salomon), Swedish opera singer
• Lovisa Mulunga Namibian footballer
• Lovísa Elísabet Sigrúnardóttir Icelandic singer of Lay Low
• Greta Lovisa Gustafsson birth name of the Swedish actress Greta Garbo
• Anna Lovisa "Ana" Johnsson Swedish singer,songwriter

The name Lovisa in Pop Culture

• Dame Lovisa de Stapledon ambitious illegitimate relative of Dame Matilda in The Corner That Held Them (1948) by Sylvia Townsend Warner
• LOVISA Song by Swedish pop,singer Felix Sandman