Dinis
Portuguese · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Dinis
Dinis is the Portuguese form of Dionysius, derived from the Greek name Dionysios, which relates to Dionysus, the Greek god of wine and revelry.
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Etymology
Dinis is the Portuguese form of Dionysius, derived from the Greek name Dionysios, which relates to Dionysus, the Greek god of wine and revelry. The name's root comes from the Greek elements "dios" (divine) and "nysa" (a mythical mountain), literally meaning "of Dionysus" or "divine."
Dinis is primarily used in Portuguese-speaking cultures and Catholic Christian communities, with notable historical prominence as the name of several Portuguese kings, most famously King Dinis I of Portugal (r. 1279–1325), who was renowned for his cultural and administrative reforms.
Dinis currently ranks #4,271 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2023.
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