Lajos

Lajos is a Hungarian given name, the standard Hungarian form of Louis. It derives from the Latin Ludovicus, itself from the Frankish name Chlodwig (Hludwig), meaning "famous in battle." In Hungarian usage, Lajos is a traditional, enduring name and appears across centuries in literature, politics, and science.

Notable people named Lajos include Lajos Kossuth (1802–1894), a leading figure of the 1848 Hungarian Revolution and a long-time advocate for national autonomy; Lajos Batthyány (1807–1849), the first Prime Minister of Hungary; Lajos Kassák (1887–1967), a poet and pioneer of the Hungarian avant-garde; Lajos Áprily (1887–1967), a renowned poet and translator; and Lajos Zilahy (1891–1964), a prominent novelist and diplomat.

In contemporary Hungary and among Hungarian communities abroad, Lajos remains a recognized, though somewhat traditional, given name for males. It is primarily used within Hungarian-speaking contexts and reflects the country’s historical naming patterns.