The baby name Luizinho is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced {'ipa': '/lu.iˈziɲu/', 'respelling': 'loo-ee-ZEE-nyoo'}.
Luizinho is Latin, Portuguese in Origin.
The baby name Luizinho is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced {'ipa': '/lu.iˈziɲu/', 'respelling': 'loo-ee-ZEE-nyoo'}.
Luizinho is Latin, Portuguese in Origin.
Luizinho is the Portuguese diminutive of Luiz, the Brazilian spelling of Luís, cognate with Louis. It ultimately comes from Old High German Hludwig, from hlūd “fame” and wīg “war,” giving the classic meaning “famous warrior.” The affectionate suffix -inho signals smallness or endearment, and in Brazilian Portuguese it often migrates from a home nickname to an official given name.
Documented mainly from the 20th century onward, Luizinho flourished in Brazil’s nickname-rich sports and music cultures; several footballers and entertainers are known professionally by this form. Related forms include Luísinho (Portugal), Luisinho, Luiz, Luís, Luis, and international cognates Louis, Lewis, Ludwig, Luigi, and Catalan Lluís. Feminine parallels are Luísa/Luiza, with diminutives Luisinha or Luizinha. The name projects warmth and approachability while retaining the storied, royal lineage of the Louis/Ludwig family across Europe.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EC | Boys | 0 | #246 | 1 | 3,322 |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #247 | 3 | 5,568 |
| PT | 0 | #250 | 1 | 4,161 | |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #253 | 1 | 6,830 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #299 | 5 | 7,909 |
| PE | 0 | #328 | 2 | 6,350 | |
| BR | 0 | #356 | 5 | 5,969 | |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #357 | 11 | 7,951 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #368 | 2 | 8,477 |
| BO | 0 | #408 | 1 | 6,868 | |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #473 | 319 | 12,213 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #505 | 1 | 9,305 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #618 | 5 | 9,244 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #698 | 3 | 13,390 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #867 | 12 | 14,506 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #976 | 6 | 15,656 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #985 | 8 | 12,708 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,030 | 4 | 16,355 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Luizinho is popular in 14 countries — most recent births per country:
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