Denise
/dih-NEES/ English Female
Meaning & Origin
Denise is a English name meaning "God of wine; mou...". Of French origin, Denise is the feminine form of Denis, which is derived from the Greek name Dionysius (Διονύσιος). Dionysius is composed of "Dios" (of Zeus) and "nysos" (Nysa, a mythical mountain).
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Female
Phonetic dih-NEES
IPA dɪˈnis
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as dih-NEES. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
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