Latvian

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Etymology

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First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1787. Cognate with English Louise.

Proper noun

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Lavīze f

  1. a female given name

Usage notes

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  • Common in Latvia in the 19th century, but rare today.
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References

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  • Klāvs Siliņš: Latviešu personvārdu vārdnīca. Riga "Zinātne" 1990, →ISBN
  • [1] Population Register of Latvia: Lavīze was the only given name of 6 persons in Latvia on May 21st 2010.