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Lois

American  
[loh-is] / ˈloʊ ɪs /

noun

  1. a female given name.


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In the early 20th century, Lois Weber was among the filmmakers who first used cinema as a way to tackle profound and controversial social issues.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2026

Francisco Conceicao and Lois Openda scored the goals which decided an engaging encounter in Turin as Juve claimed a second big win in as many matches after beating Bologna last weekend.

From Barron's • Dec. 20, 2025

They “thought that interest rates were going to go down and they’d be able to refinance,” Lois Healy, chief executive of the Affordable Homeownership Foundation and a housing counselor in Florida, told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 14, 2025

Lois Barnes, Carter’s goddaughter, said her parents took her to the beauty salon countless times.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 12, 2025

At least three times a week, I looked forward to Mother Lois taking me to Bethel AME for choir practice, speeches by people from out of town who talked about God, and Bible study.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals