Alois
Alois is a Christian boy name of Germanic, via Latin origin, meaning “Famous warrior”.
| Meaning | Famous warrior |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Germanic, via Latin |
| Pronunciation | AH-loh-iss |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Switzerland |
Meaning and origin of Alois
Alois is the German and Czech form of Aloysius, a Latinised version of the Provençal Aloys, which comes from the same Germanic source as Louis: hlud, 'fame', and wig, 'battle'. The name spread in Catholic central Europe thanks to Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, a young Jesuit who died nursing plague victims in 1591. Alois Alzheimer, the psychiatrist who first described Alzheimer's disease, is a well-known bearer.
Is Alois a Christian name?
Alois is a Catholic name honouring Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, patron of young people, popular especially in Bavaria, Austria and the Czech lands.
How popular is Alois?
Traditional and somewhat old-fashioned in German-speaking regions.
Gifts with the name Alois
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- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Alois
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alois mean?
Alois means 'Famous warrior'. It is of Germanic, via Latin origin.
Is Alois a Christian name?
Alois is a Catholic name honouring Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, patron of young people, popular especially in Bavaria, Austria and the Czech lands.
How do you pronounce Alois?
Alois is pronounced AH-loh-iss.
Is Alois a boy or girl name?
Alois is usually a boy name.