Pais

See also: pais

Galician

Alternative forms

Etymology

From the former Medieval form Paaez, from Pelaiz. A patronymic surname, from Paio (“Pelagius”) or directly from Pelagio and the patronymic suffix -ez. Originally meaning "son/daughter of Pelagius". Cognate of Spanish Peláez.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈpajs/

Proper noun

Pais m, f

  1. A patronymic surname​.
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