At a Glance
- Meaning
- God of Nysa
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- dye-uh-NYE-sus
Dionysus is a Greek boy's name meaning “god of Nysa”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Dionysus
Meaning: God of Nysa.
Origin: Greek.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Dionysus
dye-uh-NYE-susIPA /ˌdaɪəˈnaɪsəs/
Popularity of Dionysus
Dionysus doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Dionysus
- 109+ *Best* Greek Mythology Baby Names (Gods, Goddesses & Heroes)
- Greek Baby Boy Names With Heroic Roots
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