Luigi
/luˈi.d͡ʒi/
Luigi is the Italian form of the male given name Luis.
Luigi is used as a masculine given name.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable. The pronunciation is /luˈi.dʒi/.
Did you know?
- The name Luigi is a distant relative of the English word 'loud'. Both descend from the Proto-Germanic root *hlūdaz, which refers to being 'loud' or 'famous'.
- In different Italian dialects, you can find the name in various forms, such as the Sicilian Luici.
Examples in context
- Luigi è un nanerottolo.Luis is a midget.This sentence illustrates the use of Luigi.Tatoeba #4347106 by saverius, translation #9472197 by DJ_Saidez
- Sai, Luisino, mi manchi molto!You know, my dear Luisino, I miss you so much!
- Luigi è il mio migliore amico.Luigi is my best friend.
- Conosco un uomo di nome Luigi.I know a man named Luigi.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a coworker at a cafe.
- FrancescoHai visto il nuovo collega?Have you seen the new colleague?
- SofiaNo, come si chiama?No, what is his name?
- FrancescoSi chiama Luigi.His name is Luigi.
- SofiaAh, lo conosco!Ah, I know him!
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.
