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Aloysius
al-oh-IHSH-uhs
Aloysius (name) means a male given name, associated with the 16th-century Italian saint Aloysius Gonzaga. Example: “He was named Aloysius after his grandfather.”
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A male given name, associated with the 16th-century Italian saint Aloysius Gonzaga.
"He was named Aloysius after his grandfather."
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Etymology
A Latinized form of the Occitan name Aloys, itself a variant of Louis.
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What does “Aloysius” mean?
The word “Aloysius” means a male given name, associated with the 16th-century Italian saint Aloysius Gonzaga.
How do you pronounce “Aloysius”?
“Aloysius” is pronounced al-oh-IHSH-uhs (/æl.əʊˈɪʃ.əs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Aloysius” in a sentence?
Here is “Aloysius” used in a sentence: “He was named Aloysius after his grandfather.”
What part of speech is “Aloysius”?
“Aloysius” is a name.
Where does the word “Aloysius” come from?
The word “Aloysius” comes from Latin. A Latinized form of the Occitan name Aloys, itself a variant of Louis.
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