Denise

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /dəˈniːz/

Origin

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.

Full definition of Denise

Proper noun

1. .

Usage notes

Used in medieval England, and newly borrowed from French in the 20th century.

Related terms

• Denis, Dennis

Anagrams

• denies
• dienes
• enside
• seined