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    Lois

    LO-iss

    Greek
    Girl
    In the King James Bible
    Meaning
    Better; Superior; More desirable
    Origin
    Greek
    Is it in the Bible?
    Yes — Lois appears in the King James Bible, including 2 Timothy 1:5.
    First appears in
    2 Timothy — Acts and the early church
    Peak US usage
    1930s (0.74% of births), currently steady
    Spiritual meaning
    Lois proves that genuine faith is the greatest inheritance — her 'unfeigned' belief became the foundation for one of Christianity's most important leaders.
    King James verses
    • 2 Timothy 1:5

      "When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also."

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