Lys

Lys Meaning & Origin

About Lys
The name "Lys" is of Greek origin and has multiple meanings. In Greek mythology, Lys is derived from the word "lysis" which means "to set free" or "to release." It can also be associated with the Greek word "lykos" meaning "wolf." As a name, Lys can symbolize freedom, strength, and independence, often associated with the qualities of a wolf. Additionally, Lys can be seen as a shortened form of names like Alyssa or Elysia, which have different origins and meanings.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Lys are female.

Lys Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LS
🗽 NYSIIS
L
🔊 Soundex
L020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AY1 Z
🌐 IPA
/lys*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lys in Braille

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

The name Lys in braille

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

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

The name Lys in sign language

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