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The Name Denis - Origin and Meaning of Denis
  



The Name Denis - Origin and Meaning of Denis


Gender

Masculine

Origin of the Name Denis

Greek

Usage of the Name Denis

English, French, German, Russian, Czech, Slovak, Slovenian, Croatian, Romanian

Meaning of the Name Denis

The name Denis is a cognate of Dennis.

Famous Bearers

Bearers of the name include Saint Denis (died c. 258), a Christian martyr and saint; Denis Diderot (1713 - 1784), a French philosopher and writer; Denis King (born 1939), an English composer and actor; Denis Leary (born 1957), an Irish-American actor, writer, and director.

Names Related to Denis

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