Luigi

See also: luigi and luígí

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ItalianEdit

Luigi XV di Francia

Louis XV of France

EtymologyEdit

Adaptation of Old French Louis, from Latin Ludovīcus, from Old High German *Hlūtwīg, from Proto-Germanic *Hlūdawīgą, from *hlūdaz (“loud, famous”) + *wīgą (“battle”). Compare English Louis, German Ludwig.

PronunciationEdit

• IPA^(key): /luˈi.dʒi/, [luˈiːd͡ʒi]
• Hyphenation: Lu‧ì‧gi

Proper nounEdit

Luigi m

1. A male given name, equivalent to English Louis, Lewis.
2. A male given name of historical usage, equivalent to English Louis, notably borne by several French monarchs.

Derived termsEdit

Derived terms

• Gianluigi
• Gigi

• luigi
• luigi d'oro

• luigino
• Pierluigi

Related termsEdit

• Ludovico
• Luisa, Luigia (female equivalents)