Ludwig

Ludwig Meaning & Origin

About Ludwig
The name "Ludwig" is of German origin and is derived from the Old High German name "Hludwig," which is composed of the elements "hlud" meaning "famous" and "wig" meaning "warrior." Therefore, the name Ludwig carries the meaning of a "famous warrior" or a "renowned fighter." It is a strong and traditional name that has been borne by several notable historical figures, including Ludwig van Beethoven, the renowned composer.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Ludwig are male.

Ludwig Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -30.77% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LTK
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0302
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AH1 D W IH0 G
🌐 IPA
/ˈlədwɪg/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LTK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ludwig in Braille

Here's how to represent Ludwig in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Ludwig in braille

How to Spell the Name Ludwig in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Ludwig using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Ludwig in sign language

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