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Name Origin

Lew is a shortened form of Lewis, which is of Germanic origin meaning 'famous warrior' or 'renowned wolf.'

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Famous People

Lew Alcindor (1947-)

Basketball Player

  • NBA Champion
  • 6-time NBA MVP
  • 3-time NCAA champion
  • Olympic gold medalist (1968)

Lew Grade (1906-1998)

Television Producer

  • Founder of ATV (Associated Television)
  • Produced numerous successful television shows and films

Lew Wasserman (1913-2002)

Hollywood Executive

  • Head of MCA (Music Corporation of America)
  • Helped build Universal Studios into a major film studio
  • Negotiated lucrative contracts for actors and musicians