The nameLounès
Lounès is a Kabyle boy's name, rising in France since the 2000s.
- Boy's name
- Berber
Meaning
Its meaning is not settled. It is sometimes linked to Younès.
Origin
Berber, common in Kabylia.
History
The Kabyle singer Lounès Matoub, murdered in 1998, made the name famous. In France it peaked in the mid 2010s, notably in Île-de-France, and is still given today.
Famous people named Lounès
- Lounès Matoub, Kabyle singer
Popularity of the name Lounès
Lounès in France
Lounès was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 870 births over the decade, 39% of all recorded babies named Lounès. Its rise began around 1969, and it peaked in 2014. Half of all babies named Lounès in France were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 44 births a year on average, against 71 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lounès mean?
Its meaning is not settled. It is sometimes linked to Younès.
What is the origin of the name Lounès?
Berber, common in Kabylia.
Is Lounès a girl's or a boy's name?
Lounès is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Lounès?
Lounès Matoub, Kabyle singer.