Dionysios
dee-oh-NEE-see-os
Dionysios is a boy’s name of Greek origin, meaning “Dionysios is a Greek name derived from Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, fertility, theatre, and religious ecstasy. It means 'follower of Dionysus'.”, and peaked in popularity in 2003.
What Dionysios Means
“Dionysios is a Greek name derived from Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, fertility, theatre, and religious ecstasy. It means 'follower of Dionysus'.”
The Story of Dionysios
This name resonates with the spirit of the Greek god of wine and theatre, a powerful voice from antiquity.
Dionysios is a distinguished Greek name, directly derived from Dionysus, the god of wine, fertility, theatre, and religious ecstasy. It means 'follower of Dionysus,' signifying devotion to divine revelry and artistic expression.
For your son, Dionysios evokes a charismatic presence, a leader with a creative spark and a passion for life. You imagine him inspiring others with his words, much like the great poet who bore this name, and possessing a natural magnetism.
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Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Dionysios Solomos
Greek poet, author of the Greek national anthem
Dionysios I of Syracuse
Tyrant of Syracuse in ancient Sicily
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#9 in 2003
Total Births
64
First Recorded
1972
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