Ouisa

WEEZ-uh

Diminutive of Louisa

"renowned warrior"

Ouisa Origin and Meaning

The name Ouisa is a girl's name meaning "renowned warrior".

Wheezy short form of lovely name, featured in the movie "Steel Magnolias", spelled as Ouiser. Similar, literary Ouida is less breathy, while Lou, Lulu, Lula, Lissy or Whizz might appeal instead.

The name Ouisa in Pop Culture

• Ouisa Kittredge character in play/film "Six Degrees of Separation"
• Louisa "Ouiser" Boudreaux character in play/film "Steel Magnolias"