Boy name
Dionysios name meaning
“belonging to or associated with Dionysus”
Dionysios means “belonging to or associated with Dionysus.” Used for boys in Türkiye, it is a Greek name formed from Dionysus with an ending expressing connection or belonging. Related forms include Dionis and Dionisie. The ancient theatrical festivals associated with Dionysus give the name a concrete cultural and mythological connection.
What does Dionysios mean?
Belonging to or associated with Dionysus
In Turkish: Dionysos'a ait, Dionysos'la ilgili
Dionysios was used in the ancient Greek world and later continued in Christian naming traditions. The rulers of Syracuse provide classical historical associations, while Dionysius the Areopagite supplies a Christian connection. Denis, Dionisio, and Dionisie are related forms in other languages.
Origin of the name Dionysios
Greek Dionysios is a masculine name derived from Dionysus. Its formation expresses belonging or a connection to the god.
How to pronounce Dionysios
| Syllables | 4 · 9 letters · 9-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dionjsios/ |
Is Dionysios a boy’s name?
Yes, Dionysios is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Dionysios does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Dionysios
Famous people named Dionysios
- Dionysios İsa Gürbüz · b. 1964
FAQ about the name Dionysios
What is the meaning of Dionysios?
Dionysios means “belonging to or associated with Dionysus”. Greek Dionysios is a masculine name derived from Dionysus. Its formation expresses belonging or a connection to the god.
Is Dionysios a boy’s name?
Yes, Dionysios is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Dionysios in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Dionysios nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Dionysios?
Dionysios is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Dionysios have?
Dionysios has 4 syllables and 9 letters.
How popular is the name Dionysios?
Dionysios does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Dionysios?
Notable people named Dionysios include Dionysios İsa Gürbüz.
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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