Denys

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

Popularity of the name Denys

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

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