Lovisa is a Scandinavian feminine given name that has gained popularity worldwide. The pronunciation of Lovisa is [ləʊˈviːsə]. The first syllable "lo" is pronounced as "low" with a long "o" sound [ləʊ], followed by the stressed syllable "vi" pronounced as "vee" [viː]. The last syllable "sa" is pronounced as "suh" with a schwa [sə] sound. The spelling of the name "Lovisa" stays consistent in English and other languages worldwide, except for certain accents that may modify its pronunciation.
The name "Lovisa" is derived from the name "Louise" or "Louisa", which originated from the Old German name "Ludwig". "Ludwig" is composed of two elements, "hlud", meaning "fame", and "wig", meaning "warrior" or "protector". Thus, "Lovisa" can be understood as a variant or feminine form of "Louise", sharing its meaning of a renowned or famous warrior.