Dion
[ˈdaɪən]Meaning
derived from the greek element Διός (Dios), meaning "of zeus"
Background Story
Dion comes from the Greek element Dios, meaning "of Zeus". It was the name of a 4th-century BC tyrant of Syracuse, and has been used as an American given name since the middle of the 20th century. Behind the Name also lists it as a name used in African American communities.
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