English translation/equivalent: Luigi

Origin: Derived from the ancient French Lodewig meaning "glorious in battle" or "illustrious man."

Name Day/Onomastico: June 21—in honor of St. Luigi Gonzaga, who died in Rome in 1591 while assisting plague victims.

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