Name Meaning & Origin
"A transliteration of the Ancient Greek male given name Διονύσιος (Dionúsios)."
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.
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.…
Life Path 9 — Compassion & Idealism: Humanitarian, selfless, and globally-minded.
Based on 27 US Social Security records
Root element "Dionysius" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A transliteration of the Ancient Greek male given name Διονύσιος (Dionúsios).".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form, established across English-speaking and Muslim communities.
~27 people named Dionysius in the US. Peaked in 2002 with 7 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Dionysius is 9, associated with Compassion & Idealism. Soul Urge: 9. Personality: 9.
Dionysius is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.
Approximately 27 people in the United States are named Dionysius. The name peaked in 2002 with 7 recorded uses.
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