Denis
/DEHNIHS/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Denis is a English name meaning "the medieval French forms of Dionysius, referring to the Greek god of wine". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Argentina. Greek: Dionysios (Διονύσιος), derived from Dionysus (Διόνυσος) + suffix -ιος (-ios)
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic DEHNIHS
IPA ˈdɛnɪs
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as DEHNIHS. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Denis
- · Denis Villeneuve - Film Director
- · Denis Leary - Actor
- · Denis Diderot - Philosopher
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