Luiz is a Portuguese name and an alternative form of Luís. It is archaic in Portugal and common in Brazil.[1] Notable examples include:
- Luiz Bonfá (1922-2001), Brazilian guitarist and composer
- Luiz Alfredo Garcia-Roza (1936-2020), Brazilian professor and novelist
- Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (born 1945), Brazilian politician and 35th president of Brazil
- Luiz Felipe Scolari (born 1948), Brazilian football manager and former defender
- Luiz Alberto Figueiredo (born 1955), Brazilian diplomat
- Luiz Avellar (born 1956), Brazilian piano player
- Luiz Alberto da Silva Oliveira (born 1977), Brazilian football centre-back
- Luiz Alberto (born 1982), Brazilian football centre-back
- Luíz Carlos (born 1985), Brazilian football defensive midfielder
- David Luiz (born 1987), Brazilian football centre-back
- Luiz Gustavo (born 1987), Brazilian football defensive midfielder
- Luiz Alberto de Araújo (born 1987), Brazilian decathlete
- Luiz Adriano (born 1987), Brazilian football striker
- Luiz Phellype (born 1993), Brazilian football forward
- Luiz Altamir Melo (born 1996), Brazilian swimmer
- Luiz A. Rocha, Brazilian ichthyologist
- Douglas Luiz (born 1988), Brazilian football midfielder
- Luiz (footballer, born 1982), Luiz Renato Viana da Silva, Brazilian football forward
- Luiz (footballer, born 1983), Luiz Silva Filho, Brazilian football goalkeeper
- ^ "Names in Brazil". The Brazil Business.