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Denis Name

Name Overview

Meaning, origin, and cultural context at a glance.

French
Male
Rare
Christian
Meaning

Follower of Dionysius - Devotee of Dionysus - God of wine

Description

An ancient and revered name, the French form of Dionysius, from the Greek god of wine, a name given to the patron saint of France, Saint Denis, a legendary 3rd-century martyr.

It has a deep, historical, and spiritual feel.

Denis is a name of old strength, suggesting a person of ancient devotion, a martyred soul, and a spirit of historic, revered, and deeply faithful, godly character.