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BoyPronounced English /ˈdɛn.ɪs/; German /ˈdɛ.nɪs/English language family

Dennis

Usual English, German and Dutch form of Denis.

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Dennis is a boy name.

Pronunciation: English /ˈdɛn.ɪs/; German /ˈdɛ.nɪs/.

GenderBoy
PronunciationEnglish /ˈdɛn.ɪs/; German /ˈdɛ.nɪs/
Language familyEnglish

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Usual English, German and Dutch form of Denis.

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Usage: english, german, dutch

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