Louw is a

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that has pre-7th century Germanic origins. It is a

Dutch Dutch or Nederlands commonly refers to: * Something of, from, or related to the Netherlands ** Dutch people as an ethnic group () ** Dutch nationality law, history and regulations of Dutch citizenship () ** Dutch language () * In specific terms, i ...

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variant on the word

Löwe Löwe or Loewe may refer to: Business *Loewe (electronics), a German television sets and other electronics maker * Loewe (fashion brand), a Spanish luxury clothing and accessories brand *Löwe Automobil, a German automotive parts manufacturer M ...

, meaning

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People

Give name

* Louw de Graaf (1930–2020), Dutch politician *

Louw Venter Louw Venter (born 16 August 1975), is a South African actor and filmmaker. He is best known for his directorial and writing roles in the popular films ''The Tree'', ''Konfetti'' and ''Swartwater''. Personal life He was born on 16 August 1975 in ...

(born 1975), South African actor and filmmaker *

Louw Wepener Lourens Jacobus (Louw) Wepener was born on 21 July 1812. He was the son of a German immigrant – Frederick Jacobus Wepener – and a Cape Colony woman – Johanna Maria Erasmus. Wepener was born in Graaf-Reinet and lived with his uncle – Louren ...

(1812–1865), Cape Colony Military

Surname

* Aimee Louw, Canadian disabled activist * Antoinette Louw (born 1975), South African actress * Andrew Louw (politician), South African politician * Andrew Louw (cricketer) (born 1987), Namibian cricketer * Boy Louw (1906–1988), South African rugby union player * Dewald Louw (born 1986), South African singer *

Eric Louw Eric Hendrik Louw (21 November 1890 – 24 June 1968) was a South African diplomat and politician. He served as the Minister of Finance from 1954 to 1956, and as the Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1955 to 1963. Early life He was born in Jac ...

(1890–1968), South African diplomat and politician *

Francois Louw Francois Louw (born 15 June 1985) is a South African former professional rugby union player. A flanker, he played for , the Stormers and English club . He won 76 international caps for South Africa, and was part of the team that won the 2019 Ru ...

(born 1985), South African rugby union player *

Gene Louw Eugene "Gene" Louw, (15 July 1931 – 12 October 2015), was a South African politician, member of the National Party, MP for Durbanville and Paarl, who was administrator for Cape Province (1979–1989), Minister of Home Affairs (1989–1992) ...

(1931–2015), South African politician * Gretta Louw (born 1981), South African-Australian artist and curator * Hanrie Louw (born 2001, South African field hockey player * James Louw (born 1971), English cricketer * Japie Louw (1867–1936), South African rugby union player *

Johann Louw Johann Louw (born 12 April 1979) is a South African cricketer. Louw was born in Cape Town, Cape Province. He is a right-arm medium-fast bowler who has represented Griqualand West, Eastern Province, Northamptonshire, Dolphins, Eagles and Middles ...

(born 1979), South African cricketer * Lennie Louw (born 1959), South African-born Namibian cricketer * Miel Louw, Belgian journalist, television presenter, and writer * N. P. van Wyk Louw (1906–1970), South African poet, playwright, and scholar * Rob Louw (born 1955), South African rugby union player ** Robbie Louw (born 1992), South African rugby union player (son of Rob Louw) **

Roxy Louw Roxy Louw (born Roxanne Louw on 9 June 1987 in Cape Town, South Africa) is a South African DJ, model, actress, and surfer. She has modelled for ''Sports Illustrated'', Renault, Woolworths, Kauai, Vodacom, and Nashua Mobile, and has been featured ...

(born 1987), South African model, actress, and surfer (daughter of Rob Louw) *

Rudi Louw Rudi Louw (born 28 September 1985, in Windhoek) is a Namibian football midfielder currently playing for Black Africa. He is a member of the Namibia national football team. Rudy Louw signed up for Black Africa, after spending three seasons with ...

(born 1985), Namibian footballer *

Stéfan Louw Stéfan Louw is a South African operatic tenor, regarded as one of South Africa's leading tenors. He has been performing opera since 1995. Early life and education Stéfan Louw was born on 22 September 1973. He studied at the University of Sou ...

(born 1973), South African lyric tenor * Stephan Louw (born 1975), Namibian long jumper * Tiaan Louw (born 1988), Namibian cricketer * W. E. G. Louw (1913–1980), South African poet *

Willem Louw Lieutenant-General Willem Petrus Louw (Bloemhof, 24 November 19204 July 1980) was a South African military commander. He joined the South African Army in the Special Service Battalion in 1938, and served in Italy in World War II. Militar ...

(1920–1980), South African military commander *

Wynand Louw Andrew Wynand Louw (born 18 May 1961) is a Namibian cricket umpire who is on the ICC Associates and Affiliates Umpire Panel. He made his first-class umpiring debut in 2006, and regularly umpires in International Cricket Council (ICC) tournament ...

(born 1961), Namibian cricket umpire

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