Lowis

The first name Lowis has its roots in Old German and Low German and represents both a male and female variant of Louis, which in turn goes back to the traditional name Ludwig.

What does the name Lowis mean?

Lowis, as an old German and Low German form of Louis, requires an additional first name for clear gender identification. Metaphorically, the name stands for 'the esteemed fighter', 'the glorious warrior' or 'strong in battle'. The origins of the name refer to Old High German, where the components hlut mean 'loud', 'known' or 'famous' and wig means 'to wrestle', 'the fight', 'the war', 'the dispute' or 'the warrior'. Alternative spellings include Lovis, Luis as well as Louisa and Louise.

Where does the name Lowis come from?

The origin of the name Lowis is Old High German and means 'the esteemed fighter'.

How do you pronounce Lowis?

The pronunciation of Lowis is two syllables, and the name is pronounced as 'Lo-wis' [ˈloːvɪs] or [ˈloʊɪs]. The long O sound at the beginning sounds round and carried, almost relaxed, while the soft -w- creates a flowing connection to the second syllable. The short I and the following -s add a fine, slightly sharp accent. Lowis conveys a modern and international impression – the sound is calm at its core, but with a fresh, confident note in the ending.

When is the name day of Lowis?

The name day of Lowis is celebrated on the following days: April 28, June 21, August 19, and August 25.

Popularity

In Germany, Lowis is a common first name. In 2021, it ranked 3,549th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2010, reaching rank 2,204. In the last ten years, Lowis has been given as a first name about 30 times, placing it 4,712th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,384th.

Nicknames & pet names

Lowi / Owis

Similar first names

Famous people

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