Luísa

Luísa is a feminine given name used primarily in Portuguese-speaking countries. It is the Portuguese form of Louise/Luisa and is common in Portugal, Brazil, and other Lusophone communities. The name appears in literature, history, and modern society as a personal identifier across generations.

In origin, Luísa derives from Louis, which itself comes from the Germanic name Ludwig, meaning “fame” and “war.” The Portuguese form carries the accent on the i to indicate the stress pattern: Luísa.

Variants of the name exist in other languages, including Luisa (without diacritics) in Spanish and Italian, Luise in German, and Louise in French. In Portuguese-speaking contexts, Luísa is the standard form, though pronunciation can vary slightly by region.

Notable individuals named Luísa include Luísa Sonza, a Brazilian singer and songwriter, and Luísa Todi, an 18th–19th-century Portuguese soprano. The name also appears in literature and media across the Lusophone world.

Overall, Luísa remains a common and culturally significant name in Lusophone countries, reflecting a long-standing tradition of feminine forms derived from the royal and noble name Louis.