Etymology

Lois

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Today it means: The grandmother of Timothy who is mentioned in an epistle to him. Full definition →

Ancient Greek Λωΐς
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  1. Ancient Greek · borrowed fromΛωΐς
  2. English todayLois

From Ancient Greek Λωΐς (Lōḯs), of obscure meaning. Unrelated to Louise or Louisa.

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