Derived from Latin liber meaning "free". This was the name of a Roman fertility god, often identified with Dionysus.
This is an English name of some antiquity and can be either habitational or occupational in origin. As a habitational name, it would have been used of one who lived at a 'bakehouse', a bakery, and as an occupational (job descriptive) surname it denoted someone who worked in a bakery.
More info about the name "Dionisia" Dionisia originates in Greek language and means "of Dionysus". It is ultimately derived from the name of the Greek god of grape harvest, wine and winemaking, Dionysus. As a feminine given name it is very rare in the United States.
Meaning & History. From Greek Βακχος (Bakchos), derived from ιαχο (iacho) meaning "to shout". This was another name of the Greek god Dionysos, and it was also the name that the Romans commonly used for him.
Perhaps related to Greek ορφνη (orphne) meaning "the darkness of night". In Greek mythology Orpheus was a poet and musician who went to the underworld to retrieve his dead wife Eurydice.
Denise is a female given name. It is one of the feminine forms of the masculine name Denis or Dennis. The name Denise is said to be of French origin, though its root names are Dionysius in Greek and Dionysia in Latin. Dionysus is the pagan God of wine, and the name Denise means "to be devoted to Bacchus."
Meaning of name Dionisia. Etymology : Medieval English feminine form of DIONYSIUS. Saint : Origin : Medieval English.
The name Diot means "follower of Dionysius". Diot is a variant form of Dennis (English, Greek): also variation of Dionysius.
French Meaning: The name Deniece is a French baby name. In French the meaning of the name Deniece is: Feminine of Denis from the Greek name Dionysus.
French Meaning: The name Denice is a French baby name. In French the meaning of the name Denice is: Feminine of Denis or Denys from the Greek name Dionysus.
