Dione

At a Glance

Meaning

Feminine counterpart of Zeus, sharing a root meaning 'sky/god'

Origin

Ancient Greek

Gender

Used for both boys and girls

Pronunciation

dy-OH-neeListen

Dione is an Ancient Greek name, the feminine counterpart of Zeus, and it shares a root with him meaning 'sky/god'. You'll sometimes see it glossed as 'divine queen' or 'divine goddess,' but 'divine' is as far as the root reasonably stretches; 'queen' is an embellishment with no etymological basis. It's pronounced dy-OH-nee.

Meaning & Origin of Dione

Meaning: Feminine counterpart of Zeus, sharing a root meaning 'sky/god'.

Origin: Ancient Greek.

A common claim: Often glossed as 'divine queen' or 'divine goddess' Actually: 'Divine' is a reasonable extension given the shared root with Zeus, but 'queen' is an embellishment with no etymological basis.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Dione

Popularity of Dione

Dione peaked at #840 in 1970, when 161 babies were given the name. By 2023 it had slipped to #12466, with just 7 babies, so a child named Dione today would be unlikely to share the name with a classmate.

Names Like Dione

These names have followed a similar path to Dione in U.S. popularity over the years.

• Ashish
• Demitra
• Armondo
• Eleftheria
• Aundre
• Aquarius

FAQ

What does the name Dione mean?

Feminine counterpart of Zeus, sharing a root meaning ‘sky/god’. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Dione?

Dione is pronounced dy-OH-nee (IPA: /daɪˈoʊni/).

Is Dione a popular name right now?

Dione peaked at #840 in 1970 and is ranked #12466 as of 2023. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1929–2023.)

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