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.

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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