Denise
/dih-NEES/ English Female
Meaning & Origin
Denise is a English name meaning "God of wine; mou...". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria. Of French origin, Denise is the feminine form of Denis, which is derived from the Greek name Dionysius (Διονύσιος). Dionysius is composed of "Dios" (of Zeus) and "nysos" (Nysa, a mythical mountain).
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Female
Phonetic dih-NEES
IPA dɪˈnis
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as dih-NEES. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
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