Lois

Lois Meaning & Origin

About Lois
The name Lois is of Greek origin and means "better" or "more desirable." It is derived from the Greek word "loistos," which signifies excellence or superiority. Lois is a name often associated with qualities such as wisdom, intelligence, and charm.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Lois are female.

Lois Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -2.38% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
L
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L OW1 AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/loʊəs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('L', 'LS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lois in Braille

Here's how to represent Lois in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Lois in braille

How to Spell the Name Lois in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Lois using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Lois in sign language

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