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Lughaidh (male)

Variants:Lewie (M) Lewis (M) Louis (M)
Derivative of:Lugh (M)
Feminine form:Luíseach (F)
   
Source(s): The Oxford Names Companion, OUP
Notes:

Irish Gaelic from Celtic "bright, shining", derived from the divine name Lugh [q.v.]. Anglicized as Lewie,, Lewis or Louis.

The feminine equivalent is Luíseach.
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