The baby name Lojza is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈlojza/ (LOY-zah).
Lojza is Czech in Origin.
The baby name Lojza is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈlojza/ (LOY-zah).
Lojza is Czech in Origin.
Lojza is a Czech and Slovak diminutive of Alois/Alojz, ultimately from German Alois and Latinized Aloysius. Its deeper root is Occitan/Old French Aloys/Loys, a form of Louis derived from the Germanic Hludwig (Ludwig): hlud “fame” + wig “war,” hence “famous warrior.” A minority folk etymology links Alois to Old High German al-wis “all-wise,” but this is less accepted.
The nickname gained currency with devotion to St Aloysius Gonzaga (feast 21 June), lifting Alois - and thus Lojza - in the Czech lands from the 19th to mid‑20th century. Today it sounds warm, familiar, and slightly rustic. Related forms include Alois (Czech/German), Alojz (Slovak), Alojzy (Polish), Lojze (Slovene), Aloys/Aloysius, Louis, and Ludwig. Common Czech pet forms are Lojzík and Lojzíček. Feminine counterparts Alojzie/Alojzia occasionally use the pet Lojzička.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SI | Girls | 0 | #177 | 1 | 2,769 |
| CZ | 0 | #184 | 3 | 3,154 | |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #224 | 83 | 6,530 |
| IR | 0 | #228 | 4 | 4,221 | |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #349 | 3 | 5,378 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #480 | 73 | 10,162 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #544 | 2 | 8,334 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 |
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