What origin is the name Luís?

Luís comes from Portuguese naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Luís?

Names from the same portuguese tradition pair naturally with Luís — for example Thays, Luzia, Evora. You can browse more on our portuguese names page.

Luís

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Luís

Luís

Boy

Portuguese

1 syllable

Luís is a Portuguese boy's name meaning "A variation of the name Louis, meaning famous warrior or renowned fighter.".

The meaning of Luís is "A variation of the name Louis, meaning famous warrior or renowned fighter." — a boy name of Portuguese origin. At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: Portuguese
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

A variation of the name Louis, meaning famous warrior or renowned fighter.

Popularity

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Quick answers about Luís

What does Luís mean?

Luís is a boy name of Portuguese origin meaning "A variation of the name Louis, meaning famous warrior or renowned fighter.".

How popular is Luís?

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Sister names that go with Luís

Thays Luzia Evora Girlene Kamilly Julieth

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Name numerology

3is the Chaldean number for Luís.

Number 3 is linked with creativity, joy and self-expression.

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Names with a similar meaning to Luís

Luís means "A variation of the name Louis, meaning famous warrior or renowned fighter." — these names share that spirit.

Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
Aubrey — "Aubrey comes from the Norman French form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'. It was a boy's name before it became unisex." (English)
Grace — "Grace comes from the English word grace, from the Latin gratia, meaning 'favour' or 'kindness'. Puritans used it as a virtue name." (Latin)
Ashley — "Ashley comes from an English place name meaning 'ash tree meadow', from the Old English aesc and leah." (English)