Denise
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
French Denise, from Latin Dionysia, feminine form of Dionysius, a male name of Ancient Greek origin indicating "Dedication to Dionysus". Dionysus is the mythological Greek god of wine responsible for growth of the vines and the originator of winemaking.
Pronunciation[edit]
Proper noun[edit]
Denise
- A female given name.
Usage notes[edit]
- Used in medieval England, and newly borrowed from French in the 20th century.
Related terms[edit]
Translations[edit]
female given name
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Dutch[edit]
Proper noun[edit]
Denise ?
- A female given name , cognate to Denise.
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French[edit]
Pronunciation[edit]
- IPA: /dənis/
Proper noun[edit]
Denise
- A female given name, the feminine form of Denis.
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German[edit]
Proper noun[edit]
Denise
- A female given name of French origin.
