Lais

ly-EES'lah-EES'2 syllables
🇵🇹Portuguese
Charming

MEANING

Joyful or glad

ORIGIN

Brazilian

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Greek word 'Laïs', which is associated with happiness and joy.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Brazilian culture, the name is often associated with beauty and charm.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name Laïs was borne by a famous and beautiful courtesan in ancient Greece, which may contribute to its modern-day associations.

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The name Lais means "Joyful or glad" in Portuguese.
Lais has Brazilian origins. Derived from the Greek word 'Laïs', which is associated with happiness and joy.
Lais is pronounced ly-EES (lah-EES). It has 2 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Lais include Lai, Lalá.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Lais include Luiz, Lara, Lucas, Livia.
The most common spelling is Lais. Alternative spellings include Layis, Laís.