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Definition of denis

denis

/ˈdɛn.ɪs/
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Plural:Denises
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• noun

1

A male given name of French and Greek origin, traditionally borne by the third-century patron saint of France and Paris.

Example

"They decided to name their newborn son Denis in honor of his French grandfather."

• Rhymes for denis

• Nearby Words

denim
denimed
denims
denis
denizen
denmark
denomination

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French Denis, from Late Latin Dionysius, and ultimately from Ancient Greek Dionysios, meaning 'dedicated to Dionysus', the god of wine and fertility.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Denis. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/denis
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