Name meaning
Lois
may mean “of uncertain meaning”
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- Biblical, English
- Say it
- LOH-is
- Letters
- 4
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Lois appears in the New Testament as the grandmother of Timothy. Its meaning is uncertain; it may come from a Greek word for better or more desirable.
Roots
Greek (uncertain).
Where it is used
A biblical name.
Lois name FAQ
What does the name Lois mean?
Lois may mean “of uncertain meaning”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Greek (uncertain).
Where does the name Lois come from?
Lois is of Greek origin. Today it is used in Biblical, English families.
How do you pronounce Lois?
Lois is usually pronounced LOH-is.
Is Lois a boy's or a girl's name?
Lois is mostly feminine.
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Sources
Name data: Public-Census, SSA-Census, Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Recorded in national birth and census statistics. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.