Aloysius
Meaning of Aloysius
Aloysius is a male name that originates from the German name Alois. It is pronounced as al-uh-WISH-uhs (/æl.ə.ˈwɪ.ʃəs/) in English. Aloysius has variations such as Alois. This name has been given to baby boys in the United States since at least 1880, with variations in popularity over the years. In recent years, Aloysius has been given to approximately 10-20 newborn boys annually, ranking around 5000th in popularity. Aloysius has a strong and distinguished sound, making it a unique choice for parents seeking an uncommon yet classic name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as al-uh-WISH-uhs (/æl.ə.ˈwɪ.ʃəs/)
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Notable People Named Aloysius
| Aloysius de Gonzaga, an Italian aristocrat and member of the Society of Jesus, died while caring for victims of an epidemic and was later beatified and canonized. |
| Aloysius Schmitt - Father Aloysius H. Schmitt was a Roman Catholic priest and U.S. Navy chaplain during World War II. |
| Aloysius Michael Sullivan was a multi-talented American poet, editor, radio announcer, and author, best known for his collection of poems, "Songs of the Musconetcong." |
| Aloysius O'Kelly was an Irish painter known for his historical and genre scenes. |
| Aloysius Matthew Ambrozic was a Roman Catholic cardinal and Archbishop of Toronto, who was elevated to cardinal status on 21 February 1998. |
| Aloysius Pazheparambil - Mar Aloysius (Louis) Pazheparambil was a prominent figure in the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, serving as the Vicar Apostolic of Ernakulam and playing a key role in advocating for Indian bishops to lead the church. |
| Aloysius Prakash Fernandez is an Indian economist, social worker, and Chairman of NABFINS, known for his pioneering work in microfinance and social development. |
| Aloysius Jin Luxian, SJ was a Chinese Catholic prelate and Bishop of Shanghai. |
| Aloysius Chen Guodi was a Chinese Catholic priest and Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fenyang from 1926 until his death in 1930. |
| Aloysius Stanislaus Pereira was an Indian-born tea-planter, cricketer, and Cambridge University player born in Kolkata and passed away in Dehradun, India. |
