Lovisa
Meaning of Lovisa
Lovisa is a charming and elegant name of Swedish and Norwegian origin, pronounced loh-VEE-sah. It is a Scandinavian variation of the classic name Louisa, which itself derives from the Old Germanic name Ludwig, meaning "famous warrior." Lovisa carries a rich cultural heritage and evokes images of strength and grace. Although not very common in the United States, with only a handful of occurrences each year, it remains a timeless choice for parents seeking a unique yet traditional name for their daughters. The name Lovisa has been used sporadically in the U.S. since at least 1880, reflecting its enduring appeal across generations.
Pronunciation
Swedish,Norwegian
- Pronunced as loh-VEE-sah (/luˈiːsa/)
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Notable People Named Lovisa
| Lovisa von Burghausen was a Swedish memoirist known for her captivating story of being taken prisoner by the Russians during the Great Northern War and sold as a slave multiple times before regaining her freedom. |
| Lovisa Selander is a Swedish ice hockey player known for her impressive career in the National Women's Hockey League and the Swedish national team, holding records for NCAA Division I career saves and NWHL single-season wins and save percentage. |
| Maria Lovisa Åhrberg, a Swedish surgeon, was one of the first women to lawfully practice medicine in Sweden before it was formally permitted for women to study medicine at a university in 1870. |
| Lovisa Sofia Augusti, a renowned Swedish opera singer, was celebrated as one of the most prominent sopranos of the Royal Swedish Opera during the Gustavian era, and was honored with the title of Hovsångare in 1773. |
| Lovísa Thompson is an Icelandic handball player who has achieved success with Valur and the Icelandic national team, winning the Icelandic championship and Icelandic Cup three times each. |
| Lovisa Berndtsson is a Swedish ice hockey goaltender who has played for the Buffalo Beauts in the Premier Hockey Federation and represented Sweden at the 2017 IIHF Women's World Championship. |
| Emma Lovisa Karlsson is a Swedish sailor who competed in the 2020 Summer Olympics and won the 2022 European Championships. |
| Lovisa Lindh is a Swedish middle-distance runner known for competing in the 800 meters and winning a bronze medal at the 2016 European Championships. |
| Lovisa Claesson is a Swedish rower who competed in the women's single sculls event at the 2020 Summer Olympics. |
