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Laios

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How to Pronounce Laios

Pronounced LY-os /ˈlaΙͺ.Ι’s/Medium

Meaning: Laios is the Greek form of Laius, the mythic king of Thebes and father of Oedipus - noted honestly. Modern readers may also know Laios from the manga Delicious in Dungeon.Low

In 30 seconds: A Greek myth name: Laios is Laius, father of Oedipus (said 'LY-os').
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MeaningLaios is the Greek form of Laius, the mythic king of Thebes and father of Oedipus - noted honestly. Modern readers may also know Laios from the manga Delicious in Dungeon.
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History & Origin

Laios (Laius) is a name from Greek mythology, the father of Oedipus, noted honestly. It reads as a classical, story-rich pick, very rare in the U.S. (said 'LY-os').

It appears only in the rarest tier for U.S. boys. Rare, mythic, and classical.

Did you know? Laios is the Greek Laius - the Theban king and father of Oedipus in myth - and also a lead character in Delicious in Dungeon (said 'LY-os').
Overall data confidence 45%
References - Laios β€” Greek myth, Laius, father of Oedipus

Variations

LaiusLaiusLayos

Nicknames

LaiLio

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Laios mean?

Laios is the Greek Laius, the father of Oedipus in myth.

How do you pronounce Laios?

It's said LY-os /ˈlaΙͺ.Ι’s/ - 2 syllables, stress on the first.

Is Laios a boy or girl name?

Laios is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Laios?

Laios is extremely rare in the U.S. - a newly emerging name seen only in the deepest tiers of the data.

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