Denis

Den-is · proper noun

imported

Definitions

proper noun

  1. 1.

    A male given name, the French form of Dennis.

  2. 2.

    Saint Denis, the patron saint of France, a 3rd-century bishop of Paris.

Related words

See also: Denise, Dennis
Synonyms: Dennis, Denys

Etymology

From Greek Dionysios, meaning "follower of Dionysus," the god of wine. The name came to English via Latin Dionysius and French Denis. Saint Denis popularized the name in France and throughout Europe.