Aloysius

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Aloysius is derived from German name Aloys, which is from the Old German name 'Hludwig' meaning 'famous warrior'. The name also has Latin roots, and it comes from the name 'Aloysius Gonzaga', which means 'famous warrior of God'.
Pronunciation
a-loo-ISH-us
al-o-ISH-əs
Popularity
Aloysius is not a very common name in the world. According to the US Social Security Administration, the name has been ranked below the top 1000 names for boys in the United States for the past several decades. However, its popularity may vary in different countries and cultures.

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Aloysius Name meanings & History

Aloysius is derived from German name Aloys, which is from the Old German name 'Hludwig' meaning 'famous warrior'. The name also has Latin roots, and it comes from the name 'Aloysius Gonzaga', which means 'famous warrior of God'. Latinized form of Aloys, an old Occitan form of Louis. This was the name of a 16th-century Italian saint, Aloysius Gonzaga. The name has been in occasional use among Catholics since his time. Aloysius is a classic, timeless name that can be used for boys born today. It's a great name if you're looking for something traditional and unique.

Zodiac Sign of Aloysius: Action Aries

Synonyms of Aloysius:

A: Ambitious,Argumentative,Aggressive,Action,Assertive,Angry

L: Luscious,Lovely,Languid,Legal,Lover,Liaison,Lazy

O: Obstinate,Obsessive,Obsolete,Ostentatious,Organized

Y: Yen/money,Youth-giving,Yin/Yang

S: Security,Status,Sex,Success,Solidity,Social Standing,Sensuality

I: Involved,Indulgence,Intimate

U: Unity,Utopia,Understanding,Universality,Undermining

Aloysius is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, Aloysius Stepinac (Croatian Cardinal), Aloysius Pang (Singaporean actor)

2.) ALOYSIUS (Male)

Usage: Scandinavian

Meanings: Of uncertain origin, Aloysius is believed to be a Latinate form of the Old French Loeis (famous in war). The popularity of St. Aloysius of Gonzaga (1568-91), patron saint of boys and girls, led to common use of the name. (AL-O-EE-SEE-US)


3.) Aloysius (Male)

Usage: German

Meanings: (German) a form of Louis.

Other Forms: Aloisius


4.) Aloysius (Male)

Usage: German

Meanings: (German) famed

Other Forms: Aloisius


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