A Dictionary of Names. Origin and Meaning of Names!
A Dictionary of Names. Origin and Meaning of Names!
 











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Origin and Meaning of Dionysos

Gender

Masculine

Origin of Dionysos

Greek

Usage of Dionysos

Greek Mythology

Meaning of Dionysos

The name Dionysos is derived from the Greek words "Dios" - "of Zeus" and "Nysa" - the name of a mountain.

Famous bearers

In Greek mythology Dionysos was the son of Zeus and Semele, and the god of wine, revelry, fertility, and dance.

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