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Italian Baby Names
Luisella

English translation/equivalent: Louisa, Louise

Origin: Diminutive of Luisa, derived from the ancient French male name Loois, later Louis, that came in turn from the German Hlodowig and means "illustrious woman, glorious combatant."

Name Day/Onomastico: March 15—in memory of St. Luisa of Marillac.

Related Name/Other Italian Forms: diminutive of Luisa

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