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Dionysius.

a male given name from Ancient Greek, equivalent to English Dennis

9 characters3 syllables approx.Latina language

Meaning & usage

name[di.ɔˈnyː.si.ʊs]Classical-Latin[di.oˈniː.s̬i.us]
  1. a male given name from Ancient Greek, equivalent to English Dennis

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  2. tyrant of Syracuse

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Where this word comes from

From Ancient Greek Διονύσιος (Dionúsios, from Διόνῡσος (Diónūsos) + -ιος (-ios)).

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