Skip Ancestry navigation Skip to Footer Ancestry Home
  • Home
  • Trees
  • Search
  • Memories
  • DNA
  • Subscribe
  • Cart
  • Sign In
Home
Loading

Trees you own

    Shared with you

      Tree tools

      • My Trees
      • First Name Meanings
      • Last Name Meanings
      • Individual Records Search
      • Family Trees Support
      • Start a New Tree
      • Upload a GEDCOM
      Loading
      • All Collections
      • Census & Voter Lists
      • Birth, Marriage & Death
      • Military
      • Immigration & Travel
      • Public Member Trees
      • Card Catalogue
      • Member Search
      Memories
      Loading
      • Register a kit
      • AncestryDNA® Learning Hub
      • Traits Learning Hub
      • AncestryDNA®
      • AncestryDNA® Support
      Loading
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Academy
      • Community
      • Hire an expert
      • Site Status
      Loading
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Academy
      • Community
      • Hire an expert
      • Site Status
      Discover More Family Names with an Ancestry 14-day Free Trial* 
      • Support Centre
      • About Us
      • Site Map
      • Gift Memberships
        • Ancestry Corporate
        • Fold3.com
        • ForcesWarRecords.com
        • Geneanet.org
        • Newspapers.com
        • ProGenealogists.com
        • RootsWeb.com
      • © 2006-2026 Ancestry
      • Privacy
      • Cookies
      • Terms and Conditions
      • Operated by Ancestry Ireland Unlimited Company
      Group of people

      Meaning of the first name Dionysus

      Origin

      Latin

      Meaning

      God of Wine & Revelry

      Variations

      Dionysius, Dionysia, Consus
      The name Dionysus has its origins in Latin and holds great significance in ancient mythology. It is derived from the Latin word Dionysius, which itself has roots in the Greek name Dionysos. In Greek mythology, Dionysus is recognized as the God of Wine and Revelry. He was celebrated for his association with wine, fertility, theater, and ecstatic rituals.

      Throughout history, the name Dionysus has played a significant role in various cultures and has been adapted and integrated into different belief systems. In ancient Greece, Dionysus was honored during festivals called Dionysia, which involved processions, music, and theatrical performances. His worship spread across the Mediterranean, reaching as far as Rome, where he was known as Bacchus. In Roman mythology, he retained the same association with wine and revelry but was also celebrated as the God of Agriculture.

      In modern-day usage, the name Dionysus has retained its connection to celebration, pleasure, and indulgence. It is commonly used in literature, art, and popular culture to symbolize the joys of life, freedom, and uninhibited expression. Additionally, the name Dionysus has also found a place in the field of wine production and viticulture. Wineries and vineyards often borrow the name to evoke a sense of luxury and enjoyment associated with the mythology and history of the God of Wine.

      Based on our records...

      Heagerty

      Heagerty

      This is the most common surname associated with Dionysus.
      Margaret

      Margaret

      This is the most common name of those married to a Dionysus.
      Elizabeth

      Elizabeth

      This is the most common name for a child of a Dionysus.
      Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. - © Mapbox - © OpenStreetMap - Improve this map

      What are you curious about?

      Ready to learn more about your own family? Here are two ways to begin.
      Start a free trial
      Order AncestryDNA
      calendar.webp
      Based on our records...

      Did you know?

      1792 is when there were the most people born with the first name Dionysus.

      Explore the origins of another name.