The baby name Ludvik is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced English: /ˈlʊdvɪk/ (LUD-vik),Czech: /ˈludviːk/ (LOOD-veek).
Ludvik is Germanic in Origin.
The baby name Ludvik is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced English: /ˈlʊdvɪk/ (LUD-vik),Czech: /ˈludviːk/ (LOOD-veek).
Ludvik is Germanic in Origin.
Ludvik is a Slavic and Central European form of a venerable Germanic name built from Proto-Germanic elements hlūd ‘famous’ and wīg ‘war/battle,’ later Latinized as Ludovicus. The meaning is commonly rendered ‘famous warrior’ or ‘renowned in battle.’ Ludvik is the standard spelling in Slovene and a diacritic-free option in Czech for Ludvík; related forms include Scandinavian Ludvig, Polish Ludwik, and German Ludwig.
Carried by medieval dynasties and saints - the line that yields the French Louis - the name spread widely across Europe and remained visible through the Habsburg era. Czech literature gives it modern resonance via Ludvík Vaculík, while the cognate Ludwig recalls Beethoven. International variants span Ludwig, Ludvig, Ludvík, Ludwik, Ľudovít, Ludovico, Louis, Luis, and Hungarian Lajos; feminine counterparts include Ludvika and Ludwika. Diminutives such as Ludo and Vik soften a strong, time-tested choice.
| Ludvík Svoboda Ludvík Svoboda was a prominent Czechoslovak politician and military leader, best known for serving as the President of Czechoslovakia from 1968 to 1975. He played a significant role in World War II as a commander in the Czechoslovak Army and was a key figure during the Prague Spring period. His leadership during these pivotal times in Czechoslovak history remains a notable part of his legacy. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | Boys | 2025 | #75 | 70 | 444 |
| SI | 0 | #80 | 1 | 1,612 | |
| CZ | 0 | #179 | 8 | 3,154 | |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #179 | 1 | 4,064 |
| SI | Boys | 0 | #182 | 28 | 3,402 |
| Sweden | Boys | 2015 | #186 | 2 | 1,467 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #205 | 106 | 6,530 |
| BG | Boys | 0 | #220 | 1 | 3,850 |
| IR | 0 | #223 | 9 | 4,221 | |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| HR | Boys | 0 | #258 | 2 | 3,997 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #339 | 2 | 6,459 |
| France | Boys | 1992 | #356 | 4 | 1,870 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #433 | 122 | 10,162 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #545 | 1 | 8,334 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #561 | 1 | 10,655 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #622 | 1 | 9,244 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #624 | 2 | 10,983 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #699 | 2 | 13,390 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #924 | 3 | 14,506 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,032 | 2 | 16,355 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
Ludvik is popular in 20 countries — most recent births per country:
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