Denys

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French from Greek, vernacular form of Dionysius; "god of Nysa"

"god of Nysa"

Denys Origin and Meaning

The name Denys is a boy's name of French origin meaning "god of Nysa".

Alternative spelling of Dennis, and the usual transliteration from Ukrainian. Used (though rarely) for both sexes.

Denys Popularity

• 10 Ukraine 2022

Famous People Named Denys

• Denys Rolle English MP, philanthropist and American settler
• Denys Louis Lasdun English architect
• (Georges Henri) Denys Arcand, Canadian film director
• Denys Arthur Rayner English WWII naval officer
• Denys Tudor Emil Roberts British Hong Kong official and judge
• Denys Val Baker British novelist