Lois - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Lois \

is pronounced LOH-iss. It is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "superior". Also possibly a variant of Louise (Old German) "famous warrior". Biblical: a first-century Christian, the grandmother of Timothy. Superman's girlfriend Lois Lane.

For more information, see also the related name Heloise.

Baby names that sound like Lois are Loise, Lise, Liz, Lisa, Leisa, Lia, Leia, Lou, Luise, Luisa, Loyise, Lowise and Louisa. Other similar baby names are Loir and Loris.

Lois is a very common first name for women (#91 out of 4276) and a slightly less common last name for both men and women (#70668 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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