Denise
English
Etymology
French Denise, from Latin Dionysia, feminine form of Dionysius, a male name of Ancient Greek origin indicating "Dedication to Dionysus". Dionysus is the mythological Greek god of wine responsible for growth of the vines and the originator of winemaking.
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /dəˈniːz/
Proper noun
Denise
- A female given name.
Usage notes
- Used in medieval England, and newly borrowed from French in the 20th century.
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Cebuano
Etymology
From English Denise, from French Denise, from Latin Dionysia, feminine form of Dionysius, a male name of Ancient Greek origin indicating "Dedication to Dionysus".
Proper noun
Denise
- a female given name
Dutch
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Proper noun
Denise ?
- A female given name, cognate to Denise.
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French
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /dənis/
Proper noun
Denise
- A female given name, the feminine form of Denis.
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German
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /deˈniːs/
Proper noun
Denise
- A female given name of French origin.
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