Synonyms of famous in English:

well known, celebrated, prominent, famed, popular, having made a name for oneself

renowned, noted, notable, eminent, pre-eminent, leading, distinguished, esteemed, respected, venerable, august, of high standing, of distinction, of repute

illustrious, acclaimed, honoured, exalted, great, glorious, remarkable, signal, legendary, lionized, much publicized

notorious, infamous