Luigi
/luˈi.d͡ʒi/masculine
The English name Louis can be translated into Italian as Luigi or Ludovico.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Luigi | /luˈi.d͡ʒi/ | masculine |
| Ludovico | /lu.doˈvi.ko/ | masculine |
The name corresponds to the masculine given name Louis.
Which one should you use?
Luigi is the standard version of the name, while Ludovico is another Italian form of the name.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both Luigi and Ludovico are masculine forms.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /luˈi.dʒi/. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- In Italy, the word luigi is used to refer to a specific type of coin because they were first issued by French kings named Louis.
Examples in context
- Tom pensa di essere Luigi XIV.Tom thinks he's Louis XIV.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use Luigi in a sentence.Tatoeba #10214579 by Guybrush88, translation #10191545 by DJ_Saidez
- È stato un piacere incontrare il signor Luigi.It was a pleasure to meet Mr. Louis.
- Grazie per l'aiuto, Aloisio.Thank you for your help, Louis.
- Il mio migliore amico si chiama Luigi.My best friend's name is Luigi.
- Conosco un ragazzo di nome Luigi.I know a guy named Luigi.
Example conversation
Matteo and Sofia are talking about their classmates at a cafe.
- MatteoHai visto Luigi oggi?Did you see Luigi today?
- SofiaNo, non l'ho visto.No, I haven't seen him.
- MatteoÈ arrivato in ritardo in classe.He arrived late to class.
- SofiaSperiamo che arrivi presto domani.Let's hope he arrives early tomorrow.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “louis” translations and entries Luigi, Ludovico, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Ludovico, Luigi, luigi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
