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Dionysius Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Dionysius

"A transliteration of the Ancient Greek male given name Διονύσιος (Dionúsios)."

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Male 📈 Peak 2002 👥 27 in US
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Meaning
A transliteration of the Ancient Greek male given name Διονύσιος (Dionúsios).
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
27
Life Path
Number 9

📖 What Does Dionysius Mean?

The name Dionysius was common in classical and post-classical times. Etymologically it is a nominalized adjective formed with a -ios suffix from the stem Dionys- of the name of the Greek god, Dionysus, parallel to Apollon-ios from Apollon, with meanings of Dionysos' and Apollo's, etc. The exact beliefs attendant on the original assignment of such names remain unknown.

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The name Dionysius was common in classical and post-classical times. Etymologically it is a nominalized adjective formed with a -ios suffix from the stem Dionys- of the name of the Greek god, Dionysus, parallel to Apollon-ios from Apollon, with meanings of Dionysos' and Apollo's, etc. The exact beliefs attendant on the original assignment of such names remain unknown.…

Root Element
Dionysius
Core Meaning
"A transliteration of the Ancient Greek male given name Διονύσιος (Dionúsios)."
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🔢 Numerology of Dionysius

D 4
I 9
O 6
N 5
Y 7
S 1
I 9
U 3
S 1
SUM 9
9
Life Path
Compassion & Idealism
9
Soul Urge
Compassion & Idealism
9
Personality
Compassion & Idealism

Life Path 9 — Compassion & Idealism: Humanitarian, selfless, and globally-minded.

Gender Distribution

♂ Male100%
♀ Female0%

Based on 27 US Social Security records

📈 US Popularity

Total US bearers 27
Peak year 2002 (7)
First recorded 1971
Last recorded 2002
Gender Predominantly Male
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Dionysius" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A transliteration of the Ancient Greek male given name Διονύσιος (Dionúsios).".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form, established across English-speaking and Muslim communities.

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Today (2026)

~27 people named Dionysius in the US. Peaked in 2002 with 7 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Dionysius?

The Life Path number for Dionysius is 9, associated with Compassion & Idealism. Soul Urge: 9. Personality: 9.

Is Dionysius a boy or girl name?

Dionysius is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.

How many people are named Dionysius in the US?

Approximately 27 people in the United States are named Dionysius. The name peaked in 2002 with 7 recorded uses.

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