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Boy's nameOrigin: GermanicName day: 25 August

Ludvig

Ludvig is a Scandinavian and Slavic spelling variant of the classic name Ludvík/Ludwig. It feels distinguished and international while honoring ancient European naming traditions. It is an ideal choice for parents seeking a classic name with a unique flair.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Slovak:
Ludvig
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

A male name of Germanic origin meaning famous in battle or famous warrior.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Meno pochádza zo starohornonemeckého mena Hludwīg (Hluodowīg), utvoreného z prvkov hlūt, resp. hluod vo význame „slávny, preslávený“ a wīg vo význame „boj, vojna“. Vykladá sa ako „slávny v boji“ alebo „slávny bojovník“.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

Ako ľahko sa meno Ludvig vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie100 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

LUDVIG

100 % zhodný s pôvodným tvarom
Písmo a diakritika:

Bez diakritiky (ASCII)

Univerzálny medzinárodný zápis
Svetové jazyky:

27 cudzích podôb

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 10 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
25 August
Slovak Extended CalendarNórsko
2 October
Švédsko
Pronunciation and phonetic note:

The name has foreign origin. You can listen to both native (Nemčina) and localized pronunciations.

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 2
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Ludvig
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Ludviga
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Ludvigovi
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Ludviga
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Ludvig
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Ludvigovi
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Ludvigom

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
LudviLudvigkoLudko
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Ludvig
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Ludvig! Ludvi! Ludvigko!

Notable figures named Ludvig

28

People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

All personalities catalog
Ludvig Holberg
NO
1684 – 1754Historical Figure

Danish-Norwegian writer, philosopher and historian (1684–1754)

Ludvig Nobel
SE
1831 – 1888Historical Figure

Swedish businessman, humanitarian (1831–1888)

Ludvig Holstein-Holsteinborg
1815 – 1892Historical Figure

Danish politician (1815-1892)

Ludvig Holstein-Ledreborg
1839 – 1912Historical Figure

Danish politician (1839-1912)

Ludvig Mylius-Erichsen
1872 – 1907Historical Figure

Danish author, ethnologist, and explorer of Greenland (1872-1907)

Ludvig Norman
SE
1831 – 1885Historical Figure

Swedish composer, conductor, pianist, and music teacher (1831-1885)

Ludvig Mathias Lindeman
NO
1812 – 1887Historical Figure

Norwegian composer and organist (1812-1887)

Ludvig Munthe
NO
1841 – 1896Historical Figure

Norwegian landscape painter of the Düsseldorf School (1841-1896)

Test how Ludvig sounds with your surname

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Initials / monogram:with dots:L.S.without dots:LS
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  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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