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Louise

/loo-EEZ/Swahili & Wolof · a girl’s name

European Christian name: renowned warrior, suggesting courage and strength

In Swahili

How to say it
loo-EEZ
Given to
Girls
Used in
Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
How common
uncommon

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

LouiseLouisa

Nicknames & short forms

Lou

In Wolof

How to say it
loo-EEZ
Given to
Girls
Used in
Senegal, Gambia
How common
rare

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

Louise

Nicknames & short forms

Lou