Luiz

Luiz is a Portuguese name and an alternative form of Luís. It is archaic in Portugal and common in Brazil. 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