Lavīze

Latvian

Etymology

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1787. Cognate with English Louise.

Proper noun

Lavīze f

  1. a female given name

Usage notes

  • Common in Latvia in the 19th century, but rare today.

References

  • Klāvs Siliņš: Latviešu personvārdu vārdnīca. Riga "Zinātne" 1990, →ISBN
  • [1] Population Register of Latvia: Lavīze was the only given name of 6 persons in Latvia on May 21st 2010.
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