Meaning and history
Lovisa is the Swedish feminine form of Louis. Louis derives from the Germanic name Chlodowig, combining elements meaning “famous” and “battle,” traditionally interpreted as “famous warrior.” The name family has extensive royal history, especially through French kings named Louis. Lovisa has also been borne by Swedish royalty. Notable bearers include Swedish writer Lovisa von Burghausen and Swedish singer Lovisa Negga.
In 2025, 8 babies were recorded with the name Lovisa, ranking #10,917 among girls.