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Name Origin

Louis is a masculine given name of French origin, derived from the Germanic elements *hlod* meaning 'fame' and *wig* meaning 'war'. It traditionally means 'famous warrior' or 'renowned in battle'.

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Famous People

Louis Pasteur (1822-1895)

Chemist, microbiologist

  • Developed pasteurization
  • Pioneered germ theory of disease
  • Created vaccines for rabies and anthrax

Louis Armstrong (1901-1971)

Jazz musician, singer, trumpeter

  • Influential figure in jazz history
  • Known for his virtuosity and improvisational skills
  • Popularized scat singing

Louis XIV (1638-1715)

King of France

  • Longest-reigning monarch in European history
  • Known as the 'Sun King'
  • Oversaw expansion of French power and culture

Louis Braille (1809-1852)

Educator, inventor

  • Created the Braille reading and writing system for the blind