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/
Usage notes
- Used in medieval England, and newly borrowed from French in the 20th century.
Translations
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Pronunciation
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French
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /də.niz/
German
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /deˈniːs/
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