Boy name
Denis name meaning
“belonging to Dionysus”
Denis is a masculine name meaning belonging to Dionysus or associated with Dionysus. It comes through French from Latin Dionysius and Greek Dionysios, both expressing that connection. Dennis is another spelling, and the name is established in Christian naming traditions through Saint Denis.
What does Denis mean?
Belonging to Dionysus
In Indonesian: berkaitan dengan Dionisos
Origin and cultural usage of Denis
Dennis, also spelled Denis, comes through French from Latin Dionysius and Greek Dionysios. It denotes an association with Dionysus and is established in Christian naming through Saint Denis.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Denis
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Denis, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Denis: belonging to Dionysus
- Silverius: of the forest
- Ruben: behold, a son
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Meaning of each word
- Denis: belonging to Dionysus
- Joey: may God add
- Ezra: help or assistance
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Denis Maykel
Meaning of each word
- Denis: belonging to Dionysus
- Maykel: who is like God?
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Kristianus Denis Justin
Meaning of each word
- Kristianus: follower of Christ
- Denis: belonging to Dionysus
- Justin: just, upright
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Denis Lazarus
Meaning of each word
- Denis: belonging to Dionysus
- Lazarus: God has helped
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Meaning of each word
- Denis: belonging to Dionysus
- Ruben: behold, a son
- Pit: stone, rock
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How to pronounce Denis
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦢꦺꦤꦶꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮓᮨᮔᮤᮞ᮪ |
Is Denis a boy’s name?
Yes, Denis is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 88% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Denis ranks #2,185 among boy names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Denis
Famous people named Denis
- Denis Alexander Pekey · b. 1992
- Denis Azzarya
- Denis Farell Satria Pradana · b. 2005
- Denis Firgahandi · b. 1989
- Denis Nurdin · b. 1980
FAQ about the name Denis
What is the meaning of Denis?
Denis means belonging to Dionysus. Dennis, also spelled Denis, comes through French from Latin Dionysius and Greek Dionysios. It denotes an association with Dionysus and is established in Christian naming through Saint Denis.
Is Denis a boy’s name?
Yes, Denis is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 88% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Denis?
Denis is of Greek, Latin and European origin.
How many syllables does Denis have?
Denis has 2 syllables (De-nis) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Denis?
Denis ranks #2,185 among boy names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Denis?
Other spellings: Dennis.
What full names go well with Denis?
Some ideas: Denis Silverius Ruben; Denis Joey Ezra; Denis Maykel.
Famous people named Denis?
Notable people named Denis include Denis Alexander Pekey, Denis Azzarya, Denis Farell Satria Pradana.
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