Ludwig
Meaning of Ludwig
Ludwig is a male name with German origins. It is pronounced as LOO-dvig (/ˈluːtvɪç/) in German. Ludwig has variations such as Ludvig. This name has been given to baby boys in the United States since at least 1880, and it continues to be used today. While not extremely popular, Ludwig has maintained a consistent presence throughout the years, with occasional fluctuations in popularity. Some famous associations with the name include Ludwig van Beethoven, one of the greatest composers in history, and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, a renowned architect known for his modernist style.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as LOO-dvig (/ˈluːtvɪç/)
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Notable People Named Ludwig
| Ludwig Wittgenstein - Ludwig Josef Johann Wittgenstein was an influential Austrian philosopher known for his work in logic, mathematics, mind, and language philosophy. |
| Ludwig van Beethoven, a German composer and pianist, is one of the most revered figures in Western music history, known for his influential works that spanned the transition from the Classical period to the Romantic era. |
| Ludwig II of Bavaria - Ludwig II, also known as the Swan King or the Fairy Tale King, was the King of Bavaria from 1864 until his death in 1886, and is sometimes referred to as "the Mad King" outside Germany. |
| Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, also known as Mies, was a pioneering German-American architect and interior designer, known for his significant contributions to modern architecture. |
| Ludwig Eduard Boltzmann was an Austrian physicist and philosopher known for his work in statistical mechanics and the statistical explanation of the second law of thermodynamics, with Max Planck naming the constant kB the Boltzmann constant. |
| Ludwig Lore was an American socialist magazine editor, newspaper writer, lecturer, and politician, known for his role as editor of the New Yorker Volkszeitung and involvement in the early American communist movement. |
| Ludwig von Mises - Ludwig Heinrich Edler von Mises was a prominent Austrian School economist, historian, logician, and sociologist known for his extensive writing and lectures on classical liberalism, consumer power, and his influential work comparing communism and capitalism. |
| Ludwig Anders Ahgren, known as Ludwig, is a multi-talented American live streamer, YouTuber, podcaster, comedian, and esports commentator, best known for his engaging content on Twitch and YouTube, as well as his involvement in Super Smash Bros. Melee tournaments and ownership of Moist Esports. |
| Ludwig Klages - Friedrich Klages was a German philosopher, psychologist, poet, and writer, known for his significant contributions to 20th-century thought and was twice nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature. |
| Ludwig Binswanger was a Swiss psychiatrist and pioneer in existential psychology, born to a family with a strong background in psychiatry and healthcare. |
| Ludwig Prandtl was a pioneering German physicist and aerospace scientist known for his foundational work in aerodynamics and fluid dynamics. |
| Ludwig Feuerbach - Ludwig Andreas von Feuerbach was a German anthropologist and philosopher known for his influential critique of Christianity in The Essence of Christianity, which inspired many later thinkers. |
| Ludwig Yorck von Wartenburg - Johann David Ludwig Graf Yorck von Wartenburg was a Prussian Generalfeldmarschall known for his role in shifting Prussia's alliance during the War of the Sixth Coalition, and he is honored with Beethoven's "Yorckscher Marsch." |
| Ludwig van Beethoven the Elder was a Flemish professional singer and music director, known as the grandfather of the composer Ludwig van Beethoven. |
| Johann Ludwig Uhland was a renowned German poet, philologist, and literary historian. |
