Luigi
/luˈi.d͡ʒi/
Luigi is an Italian male given name.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable. The IPA pronunciation is /luˈi.dʒi/.
Did you know?
- While the name sounds quite soft, its ancient Germanic roots are actually quite aggressive. It is derived from elements meaning 'loud' and 'battle', making the name's literal meaning much more martial than its melodic Italian sound suggests.
Examples in context
- Mario e Luigi sono fratelli.Mario and Luigi are brothers.This sentence is useful for identifying the relationship between Mario and Luigi.Tatoeba #6609050 by dnnywld, translation #2454247 by Hybrid
- Luigi è il fratello di Mario.Luigi is Mario's brother.This sentence is useful for identifying Luigi as the brother of Mario.Tatoeba #10096093 by Guybrush88, translation #8905626 by Amastan
- Luigi non ha lavato la sua macchina.Luigi didn't wash his car.This sentence is useful for noting that Luigi did not wash his car.Tatoeba #3155264 by Guybrush88, translation #3155263 by CN
- È un piacere conoscerla, signor LuigiIt's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Luigi
- Forza Luigi!Go Luigi!
- Luigi, sei fantastico!Luigi, you're fantastic!
Example conversation
Chiara and Francesco are discussing a mutual friend at a café.
- ChiaraHai parlato con Luigi oggi?Did you speak with Luigi today?
- FrancescoNo, non l'ho visto.No, I haven't seen him.
- ChiaraLuigi deve venire alla festa.Luigi must come to the party.
- FrancescoGli scriverò un messaggio.I will write him a message.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Luigi, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Luigi, luigi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
