Denilson
Portuguese · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Denilson
The name 'Denilson' is a patronymic surname-turned-given name meaning "son of Denil," where "Denil" is a variant of the name Daniel (from Hebrew *Daniyyel*, "God is my judge").
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Etymology
The name 'Denilson' is a patronymic surname-turned-given name meaning "son of Denil," where "Denil" is a variant of the name Daniel (from Hebrew *Daniyyel*, "God is my judge"). It is primarily used in Portuguese-speaking cultures, especially Brazil, and gained popularity as a given name in the late 20th century without strong religious or historical ties beyond its derivation from Daniel.
Denilson currently ranks #5,254 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2002.
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