Denesia
Meaning of Denesia
Denesia is a feminine given name of Greek origin, ultimately derived from the personal name Dionysios—“of Dionysus,” the ancient Hellenic deity of wine and ritual celebration—transmitted into Anglo-American usage via the Old French Denise and subsequently adapted through the addition of the feminine -a suffix. Phonologically, it is realized in contemporary English as duh-NEE-zhuh (/dəˈniʒə/), with stress on the second syllable, and its etymological heritage evokes qualities of spirited creativity and resilient vigor. Over the late twentieth century, Denesia remained comparatively rare in the United States, achieving its peak frequency in 1996 with eleven recorded births (ranked 849th nationally) before gradually declining in usage. In present-day contexts, bearers of the name often convey an air of composed distinction, blending classical resonance with a measure of modern singularity.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as duh-NEE-zhuh (/dəˈniʒə/)
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