Ludvig
Ludvig is a Scandinavian and Slavic spelling variant of the classic name Ludvík/Ludwig. It feels distinguished and international while honoring ancient European naming traditions. It is an ideal choice for parents seeking a classic name with a unique flair.
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International equivalents and translations
Origin and etymology of the name
Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysisA male name of Germanic origin meaning famous in battle or famous warrior.
Detailed Slovak etymology analysis
Meno pochádza zo starohornonemeckého mena Hludwīg (Hluodowīg), utvoreného z prvkov hlūt, resp. hluod vo význame „slávny, preslávený“ a wīg vo význame „boj, vojna“. Vykladá sa ako „slávny v boji“ alebo „slávny bojovník“.
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International Traveler Index
How easily Ludvig is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide
LUDVIG
100% identical to original formNo diacritics (ASCII)
Universal international spelling27 foreign variants
Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky- •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
- •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
- •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
- •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 10 svetových jazykoch.
Name days and calendars
Dates in Slovak and international calendarsThe name has foreign origin. You can listen to both native (Nemčina) and localized pronunciations.
Grammar & Cases
Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official useDiminutives and pet forms
Affectionate and family nicknamesNotable figures named Ludvig
28People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.
Danish-Norwegian writer, philosopher and historian (1684–1754)
Danish author, ethnologist, and explorer of Greenland (1872-1907)
Swedish composer, conductor, pianist, and music teacher (1831-1885)
Norwegian landscape painter of the Düsseldorf School (1841-1896)
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