Dionysus

Dionysus Meaning & Origin

About Dionysus
The name "Dionysus" is derived from Greek mythology and refers to the Greek god of wine, fertility, and revelry. Dionysus was associated with the celebration of life, ecstasy, and the pursuit of pleasure. He represented the dual nature of both joy and madness, embodying the transformative power of wine and its ability to liberate inhibitions. As the god of wine, Dionysus symbolized the cultivation of grapes and the art of winemaking, making him a significant figure in ancient Greek culture and religious practices.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Dionysus are male.

Dionysus Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 62.50% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TNSS
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D050202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AY1 AH0 N AH0 S AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/dionysus*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TNSS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D522

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dionysus in Braille

Here's how to represent Dionysus in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Dionysus in braille

How to Spell the Name Dionysus in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Dionysus using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Dionysus in sign language

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