Lodovicus
/ˈloʊ.də.vɪ.kəs/noun
A historical male given name of Latin origin.
Did you know?The name 'Lodovicus' is derived from the Germanic elements meaning 'famous warrior', linking it to a lineage of kings and conquerors in medieval Europe.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*hlūdaz
“famous, loud”
Old High German
OHG
ludwig
“famous warrior”
Latin
Latin
Lodovicus
“a Latinized form of the Old High German name, meaning 'famous warrior'.”
Middle Ages
Latin
Ludovicus
“common among royal families, signifying nobility and martial prowess.”
Modern English
English
Lodovicus
“used primarily in historical contexts, particularly in reference to European royalty.”