Lovisa

Lovisa is the Swedish form of Louise, ultimately derived from the Old High German name Hludwig, composed of the elements hlud, meaning famous, and wig, meaning war or battle. The name entered Scandinavian use through the French feminine form Louise, which itself derives from the masculine Ludwig or Louis. It has been borne by several Swedish and Finnish noblewomen, lending it an aristocratic character in the Nordic countries. Related forms include Louisa, Luisa, and Lovísa, the Icelandic variant.