Boy name
Denis name meaning
“belonging to Dionysus”
Denis means “belonging to Dionysus.” The French form Denis derives from the Greek name Dionysios and is used as a masculine given name in Türkiye. Its mythological association is Dionysus, connected with vines and theatre; Dennis is another European spelling within the same name family.
What does Denis mean?
Belonging to Dionysus
In Turkish: Dionysos'a ait, Dionysos'la bağlantılı
Denis is one of the European developments of the name Dionysios. Saint Denis and the place name Saint-Denis provide prominent associations in French history. Despite its resemblance to Turkish Deniz, it has a different origin; the immediate European language behind an individual use may require separate investigation.
Origin of the name Denis
French Denis and related European forms derive from Greek Dionysios, a name formed from that of the god Dionysus.
| Linguistic origin | Greek, European languages |
|---|---|
| Is Denis in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | D · De |
Double names with Denis
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Denis Muvaffak
Meaning of each name
- Denis: belonging to Dionysus
- Muvaffak: successful; enabled to succeed
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Civan Denis
Meaning of each name
- Civan: a young, handsome and vigorous person
- Denis: belonging to Dionysus
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Denis Vahram
Meaning of each name
- Denis: belonging to Dionysus
- Vahram: a historical name associated with victory
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Sabih Denis
Meaning of each name
- Sabih: handsome; pleasing in appearance
- Denis: belonging to Dionysus
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Denis Naili
Meaning of each name
- Denis: belonging to Dionysus
- Naili: relating to attainment or achievement
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Feridun Denis
Meaning of each name
- Feridun: the name of an Iranian legendary king
- Denis: belonging to Dionysus
How to pronounce Denis
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /denis/ |
Is Denis a boy’s name?
Yes, Denis is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Denis does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 4 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names that sound like Denis
Famous people named Denis
- Denis Aslangil
- Denis Özdemir
FAQ about the name Denis
What is the meaning of Denis?
Denis means “belonging to Dionysus”. French Denis and related European forms derive from Greek Dionysios, a name formed from that of the god Dionysus.
Is Denis a boy’s name?
Yes, Denis is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Denis in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Denis nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Denis?
Denis is of Greek and European languages origin.
How many syllables does Denis have?
Denis has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Denis?
Denis does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 4 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Denis?
Other spellings: Dennis.
What names go well with Denis?
Some ideas: Denis Muvaffak; Civan Denis; Denis Vahram.
Famous people named Denis?
Notable people named Denis include Denis Aslangil, Denis Özdemir.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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