What Does the Name Aloysius Mean
The name Aloysius comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Aloysius below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Aloysius Name Meaning
EnglishLatinized 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.
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