♂ Name Laios

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Laios is a ♂ boy name.

Where does the name Laios come from?

Laios is a name from Greek mythology. He was the king of Thebes and father of Oedipus. He left his infant Oedipus for dead, because of a prophecy that he would be killed by him. Oedipus survived without knowledge about his parents and unwittingly killed Laius during an argument on the street.

What does the name Laios mean?

The meaning of the name Laios is unknown.

Pronunciation of Laios

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Variants

Lajos

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Popularity of the name Laios

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