Denes
Fact sheet
- Name
- Denes
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
The first name Denes, also found in the spelling Dénes, carries the meaning "the one dedicated to Dionysus."
What does the name Denes mean?
The name Denes, in the form Dénes, means "the one dedicated to Dionysus." It is the Hungarian variant of Dionysius or Dionysios and has its roots in Ancient Greek. The boys' name is derived from the Ancient Greek word dios, meaning "of Zeus," as well as from nysa, the Ancient Greek term for a mythical mountain. Dionysus was in ancient Greece the god of wine, grapes, fertility, joy, madness, and ecstasy, and is considered the youngest among the major gods of Greek mythology. Common variants of the name include Dennis (English and Danish), Denis, or Denizo (Esperanto).
Where does the name Denes come from?
The etymology of Denes is Ancient Greek and means "the one dedicated to Dionysus." It consists of the Ancient Greek words dios for "of Zeus" and nysa, the name of a legendary mountain. The name is common in the Hungarian language.
How do you pronounce Denes?
The pronunciation of Denes is two syllables as "De-nes" [ˈdeː.nɛs]. The long "e" at the beginning gives the name a bright sound, while the second syllable ends with a hissing "s," creating an elegant finish. Denes sounds clear and modern - simple yet sonically appealing.
When is the name day of Denes?
The name day for Dénes is celebrated on October 9.
Popularity
In Germany, Denes is a rather rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,453rd on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2012, reaching 3,479th. Over the last ten years, Denes has been chosen as a first name about ten times, which placed it 6,380th for the decade. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,934th.
Famous people
- Denes Agay (composer from Hungary)
- Denes Berenyi (Vanuatuan physicist)
- Denes de Holesch (painter from Hungary)
- Denes Dibusz (footballer from Hungary)
- Denes Gyorgyi (Hungarian architect)
- Denes Kemeny (Hungarian water polo player)
- Denes Konig (Hungarian mathematician)
- Denes Lukacs (tennis player from Hungary)
- Denes Olasz (Hungarian footballer)
- Denes Rosa (football player from Hungary)
- Denes Szakaly (Hungarian football player)
- Dénes Törzs (German actor, program speaker, and moderator)
- Denes Varga (Hungarian water polo player)
Frequently asked questions about the name Denes
What is the origin of the name Denes?
The name Denes has its roots in Ancient Greek and means 'the one dedicated to Dionysus.'
What does the name Denes mean?
Denes is derived from the Ancient Greek word dios, meaning 'of Zeus,' and refers to Dionysus, the god of wine and joy.
How popular is the name Denes?
Denes is particularly common in Hungary and has various international variants such as Dennis, Denis, and Denizo.