Ludwig Name Meaning
The name Ludwig comes from German roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Ludwig below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Ludwig Name Meaning
GermanFrom the Germanic name Chlodovech, which was composed of the elements hlud "famous" and wig "war, battle". This was the name of three Merovingian kings of the Franks (though their names are usually spelled in...
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