Denese
French, feminine variation of Denis
"god of Nysa"
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Denese Origin and Meaning
The name Denese is a girl's name.
Denese is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Denise, which derives from the masculine name Dennis. The ultimate origin is the Greek name Dionysios, meaning 'devoted to Dionysus,' the god of wine and revelry in Greek mythology. This alternate spelling emerged in the mid-20th century when creative spelling variations became more popular. Denese experienced modest popularity in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s but has since become quite uncommon. The name has a gentle, soft sound with its 's' rather than hard 'c' ending, giving it a slightly more delicate feel than the traditional Denise. Its rarity today makes it a distinctive choice with recognizable roots.
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