Lous

Lous is a proper noun used as a given name or surname. It is a relatively uncommon variant spelling of Louis, though it can also arise independently in multilingual contexts as a short form or artistic name.

The given name Louis ultimately derives from the Latin Ludovicus, via the Old High German Hludwig, meaning "famous warrior." The form Lous shares the same etymological origin but adopts a simplified spelling that may reflect phonetic spelling or regional pronunciation.

Usage of Lous is limited; it is notably rarer than Louis in most countries. The spelling has been observed in Francophone communities and in diaspora settings where names are adapted to local orthographies. As a surname, Lous is exceedingly uncommon but would be treated as a variant spelling of Louis in genealogical records.

In contemporary times, Lous may appear as a nickname or stylized given name in artistic or informal contexts, particularly where shorter or more distinctive spellings are preferred.