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Louisa
loo-EE-zuh
Louisa (name) means a female given name, a Latinized form of Louise used since the 18th century. Example: “Louisa May Alcott wrote Little Women.”
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A female given name, a Latinized form of Louise used since the 18th century.
"Louisa May Alcott wrote Little Women."
How to use Louisa
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe Latin-flavored version of Louise, popular since the 1700s.
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What does “Louisa” mean?
The word “Louisa” means a female given name, a Latinized form of Louise used since the 18th century. In plain terms, the Latin-flavored version of Louise, popular since the 1700s.
How do you pronounce “Louisa”?
“Louisa” is pronounced loo-EE-zuh (/luːˈiːzə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Louisa” in a sentence?
Here is “Louisa” used in a sentence: “Louisa May Alcott wrote Little Women.”
What part of speech is “Louisa”?
“Louisa” is a name.
Is “Louisa” a common word?
“Louisa” is an uncommon word in modern English.