Meaning: Form of Denis, associated with Dionysus
The story
Dinis is a Portuguese form of Denis, ultimately in the Dionysius name family. It is especially associated with Portugal and was borne by a medieval Portuguese king.
Spellings & variants
- Denis
- Dennis
- Dionísio
- Dionysius
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Dinis comes from Portuguese.
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