Denys
DEN-iss
French from Greek, vernacular form of Dionysius; "god of Nysa"
"god of Nysa"
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Updated Tue Feb 03 2026
Denys Origin and Meaning
Variation of Dennis
Popularity of the name Denys
- 10Ukraine2022
Famous People Named Denys
- Denys RolleEnglish MP, philanthropist and American settler
- Denys Louis LasdunEnglish architect
- (GeorgesHenri) Denys Arcand, Canadian film director
- Denys Arthur RaynerEnglish WWII naval officer
- Denys Tudor Emil RobertsBritish Hong Kong official and judge
- Denys Val BakerBritish novelist
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