Lais
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- Name
- Lais
- Gender
- Unisex name
- Syllables
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The name Lais is used for both girls and boys. However, the exact origins are not definitively clarified.
What does the name Lais mean?
Lais is often attributed the meaning 'the lion' or 'the lioness,' derived from the ancient Hebrew word lajis or layis (לַיִשׁ). Alternatively, the name could also stem from the Latin name Laius, which in turn derives from the ancient Greek Laios (Λάϊος). In this context, it represents 'the people' (derived from laos (λαος)), 'the prey' (derived from leía (λεία)), or 'the blue thrush' (derived from laiós (λαιός)). In the Bible, there are two individuals named Lajisch, and the city of Dan also bears this name. In Brazil, Lais is a common female first name, while in Germany it is more often used for boys. The Portuguese spelling is Laís, while the French form is Laïs. Other variants include Laiz, Laise, Laisa, Laide, and Laida.
Where does the name Lais come from?
Lais has both Greek and Semitic roots and is a name used for both women and men. The meanings are 'the lion' or 'the lioness.' The origin can be traced back to ancient Hebrew and ancient Greek terms: lajis or layis (לַיִשׁ) means 'the lion' (Ancient Hebrew), while laos (λαος) stands for 'the people' or 'the folks' (Ancient Greek). Additionally, leía (λεία) can mean 'the prey' and laiós (λαιός) means 'the blue thrush.' The name is common in several languages, including French, Greek, Hebrew, Indian, and Portuguese.
How do you pronounce Lais?
The pronunciation of the name Lais is monosyllabic and characterized by an open vowel movement. In German pronunciation, it is usually rendered as 'Lais' [laɪ̯s], with the diphthong connecting a broad 'a' with a high 'i' sound. The final 's' adds a distinctive, hissing accent, giving the name a dynamic and light sound. Lais feels modern and individual, with an open beginning and a precise ending.
Popularity
In Germany, Lais ranks among the common first names. Currently, it holds the 4,045th place on the list of most popular female baby names. Its best ranking was in 2019 when it reached 1,565th place. Over the last ten years, Lais has been chosen as a first name about 50 times, placing it 3,664th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,895th.
Nicknames & pet names
Lali / Leo
Famous people
- Lais Ribeiro (Brazilian supermodel)
Frequently asked questions about the name Lais
What does the name Lais mean?
The name Lais is often associated with 'the lion' or 'the lioness,' derived from the ancient Hebrew word lajis. It may also trace back to the Latin name Laius, which has Greek roots and encompasses meanings such as 'the people,' 'the prey,' or 'the blue thrush.'
Where does the name Lais come from?
Lais has both Greek and Semitic roots. It can be traced back to ancient Hebrew and ancient Greek terms, where 'lajis' means 'the lion' and 'laos' means 'the people.'
How popular is the name Lais?
In Brazil, Lais is a well-known female first name, while in Germany it is rather rare and mostly used for boys. The Portuguese spelling is Laís, and the French form is Laïs.