Diniz

“Diniz is the Portuguese form of Denis, derived from the Greek name Dionysios, which relates to Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, and means "devoted to Dionysus." The name is primarily used in Portuguese-speaking cultures and has significant historical importance in Portugal, most notably borne by King Denis of Portugal (1279–1325), who was a major medieval ruler and cultural patron.”

Greek · Boy · 2 syllables

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GenderBoy

US Rank#228

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Peak year2017

Syllables2

OriginGreek

LanguagePortuguese

CulturePortuguese

Letters5

Numerology8 Chaldean 9

Global rank#228

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About the name Diniz

Diniz is the Portuguese form of Denis, derived from the Greek name Dionysios, which relates to Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, and means "devoted to Dionysus." The name is primarily used in Portuguese-speaking cultures and has significant historical importance in Portugal, most notably borne by King Denis of Portugal (1279–1325), who was a major medieval ruler and cultural patron.

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