The nameLounis
Lounis is a Kabyle boy's name close to Lounès, 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
Found in France since 1953, Lounis rose in the 2000s and peaked at the end of that decade. It is still given today.
Famous people named Lounis
- Lounis Aït Menguellet, Kabyle singer
Popularity of the name Lounis
Lounis in France
Lounis was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 670 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Lounis. Its rise began around 1977, and it peaked in 2009. Half of all babies named Lounis 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: 25 births a year on average, against 57 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lounis mean?
Its meaning is not settled. It is sometimes linked to Younès.
What is the origin of the name Lounis?
Berber, common in Kabylia.
Is Lounis a girl's or a boy's name?
Lounis is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Lounis?
Lounis Aït Menguellet, Kabyle singer.