Aloysius as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Aloysius

What is the meaning of the name Aloysius ?

The baby name Aloysius is a boy name 4 syllables long and is pronounced al-oh-ISH-us.

Aloysius is German in Origin.

Aloysius is a male given name of Latin origin, meaning "famous warrior". It is derived from the name Alois, which was the name of several saints and martyrs in the Catholic Church. The name was popularized in the 16th century by Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, an Italian Jesuit who died at a young age while caring for victims of the plague.

The name Aloysius has been used primarily for boys, although it has occasionally been used for girls as well. It is pronounced uh-LOO-see-us, with the emphasis on the second syllable. The name has been used in various cultures and languages, including German, Dutch, and French.

The name Aloysius is composed of two elements: "alo", meaning "famous", and "wis", meaning "warrior". The name has been used in various forms throughout history, including Alois, Alojz, and Alojzy. It remains a popular name in Catholic communities, and has been used by several notable figures throughout history, including Aloysius Bertrand, a French poet and writer, and Aloysius Stepinac, a Croatian cardinal who was beatified by the Catholic Church in 1998.