"Luis" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /luˈiːs/ [Received-Pronunciation]
Rhymes: -ɪs Etymology: Borrowed from Spanish Luis and Portuguese Luís. Doublet of Louis and Luigi. Etymology templates: {{bor+|en|es|Luis}} Borrowed from Spanish Luis, {{bor|en|pt|Luís}} Portuguese Luís, {{dbt|en|Louis|Luigi}} Doublet of Louis and Luigi Head templates: {{en-prop}} Luis
  1. A male given name from Spanish. Derived forms: San Luis
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