Boy name
Dionysius name meaning
“belonging or dedicated to Dionysus”
Dionysius means belonging or dedicated to Dionysus. It is the Latinized form of Greek Dionysios, formed from the god's name with a suffix expressing belonging. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it connects with the grapevine and theatre through the mythological associations of Dionysus.
What does Dionysius mean?
Belonging or dedicated to Dionysus
In Turkish: Dionysos'a ait; Dionysos'a adanmış
Dionysius is a personal name associated with Dionysus in Greek mythology, rather than the god's name itself. Historical bearers include rulers of Syracuse and early Christian writers. Denis and Dennis are later forms in the same family; its mythological origin does not mean that all subsequent uses shared the same religious context.
Origin of the name Dionysius
Dionysius is the Latinized form of Greek Dionýsios. It is formed from the name of Dionysus with a suffix expressing association or belonging.
How to pronounce Dionysius
| Syllables | 4 · 9 letters · 9-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dionjsius/ |
Is Dionysius a boy’s name?
Yes, Dionysius is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Dionysius does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Dionysius
What is the meaning of Dionysius?
Dionysius means “belonging or dedicated to Dionysus”. Dionysius is the Latinized form of Greek Dionýsios. It is formed from the name of Dionysus with a suffix expressing association or belonging.
Is Dionysius a boy’s name?
Yes, Dionysius is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Dionysius in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Dionysius nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Dionysius?
Dionysius is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Dionysius have?
Dionysius has 4 syllables and 9 letters.
How popular is the name Dionysius?
Dionysius does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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