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Ludwig
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A male given name of German origin, meaning roughly "famous warrior."
"Ludwig van Beethoven remains one of the most performed composers in history."
How to Use Ludwig
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA German first name, most famous from composer Ludwig van Beethoven.
Word Forms
Ludwigs plural
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Etymology
From German Ludwig, a Germanic compound related to "loud/famous" + "war" — a cousin of Louis and Ludovic.