Luisa
Meaning of Luisa
Luisa is a beautiful and timeless name for a baby girl. It has origins in various cultures, including English and Italian. In English, it is pronounced as loo-EE-suh, while in Italian it is pronounced as LOO-ee-zah. The name also has a variation, Louisa, which adds even more options for parents looking for a similar but slightly different name.
Looking at the data for newborns in the United States of America, we can see that Luisa has been consistently popular over the years. While it may not be among the top-ranked names, it has maintained a steady presence. In recent years, there have been around 200 to 300 occurrences of the name annually.
Luisa's popularity has remained relatively consistent since the mid-1900s. It experienced a peak in the late 1920s and early 1930s when it ranked within the top 100 names for girls. Although its ranking decreased after that period, Luisa still continues to be chosen by many parents today.
Overall, Luisa is an elegant and sophisticated name with historical significance and international appeal. Its variations provide flexibility for parents seeking alternative spellings or pronunciations. Whether you prefer the English or Italian pronunciation, Luisa is sure to make a memorable choice for your little one.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as loo-EE-suh (/luːˈiːsə/)
Italian
- Pronunced as LOO-ee-zah (/luˈiːza/)
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Notable People Named Luisa
| Luisa Tetrazzini was an Italian coloratura soprano known for her scintillating voice and successful operatic and concert career in Europe and America from the 1890s to the 1920s. |
| Luisa Casati - Luisa, Marchesa Casati Stampa di Soncino, was an influential Italian heiress, muse, and patroness of the arts in early 20th-century Europe. |
| Luisa Capetillo was a prominent Puerto Rican labor leader, anarchist writer, and activist who advocated for workers' rights, women's rights, free love, and human emancipation. |
| Luisa Valenzuela Levinson is an Argentine post-'Boom' novelist and short story writer known for her experimental style and feminist perspective. |
| Luisa Cappiani - Luisa Kapp-Young, an Austrian operatic soprano and musical educator, known for her use of the Aeolian harp emission of tone, and as a founding member of the American Federation of Musicians. |
| Luisa Manon Porritt is a British Liberal Democrat politician. |
| Luisa Isabel Álvarez de Toledo, 21st Duchess of Medina Sidonia - Luisa Isabel Álvarez de Toledo y Maura, 21st Duchess of Medina Sidonia, was a prominent Spanish noble known for her left-wing political activism and was nicknamed The Red Duchess. |
| Luisa Espinel, also known as Luisa Ronstadt, was a versatile American singer, dancer, and actress who toured, taught, performed in vaudeville, and appeared in a movie alongside Marlene Dietrich. |
| Luisa de Guzmán - Luisa María Francisca de Guzmán y Sandoval, Queen of Portugal, was a prominent figure in Portuguese history, serving as regent and mother to two kings of Portugal and a queen of England. |
| Luisa Kuliok is a renowned Argentine actress known for her work in theater, film, and television. |
| Luisa María Calderón - Luisa María de Guadalupe Calderón Hinojosa, also known as "Cocoa," is a Mexican politician and advocate for women and minority rights, affiliated with the National Action Party. |
| Luisa Cáceres de Arismendi - Luisa Cáceres Díaz de Arismendi was a Venezuelan heroine of the War of Independence. |
| Luisa Eugenia Navas Bustamante was a Chilean pharmacist and botanist. |
| Luisa Cavendish Arraes is a well-known Brazilian actress. |
| Luísa Gerloff Sonza is a Brazilian singer-songwriter who gained fame through YouTube covers and has released several successful albums and collaborations. |
