Denise
Denise is a Christian girl name of Greek, via French origin, meaning “Follower of Dionysus”.
| Meaning | Follower of Dionysus |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Greek, via French |
| Pronunciation | duh-NEES |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | France, United States, United Kingdom |
Meaning and origin of Denise
Denise is the French feminine form of Denis, from the Greek Dionysios, 'of Dionysus', the god of wine. The name became Christian through Saint Denis, a third-century bishop of Paris and martyr who is a patron saint of France, and through Dionysius the Areopagite, a convert of Saint Paul in Acts 17. Denise was very popular in English-speaking countries in the mid-twentieth century.
Is Denise a Christian name?
Despite its pagan roots, Denise is a Christian saint's name through Saint Denis of Paris.
How popular is Denise?
Common among women born in the 1950s and 1960s; rarely chosen for babies today.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Denise mean?
Denise means 'Follower of Dionysus'. It is of Greek, via French origin.
Is Denise a Christian name?
Despite its pagan roots, Denise is a Christian saint's name through Saint Denis of Paris.
How do you pronounce Denise?
Denise is pronounced duh-NEES.
Is Denise a boy or girl name?
Denise is usually a girl name.