Denzel, when used as a male name, ultimately derives from the Cornish language and means "from the high stronghold" or "fertile ground." . There was a manor in St Mawgan, Cornwall, named Denzell. The manor dates to at least the early 1500s and was described in volume 3 of Magna Britannia (1814) as being the home of an "ancient family of that name". . Notable individuals with the name include: Given name. Denzel Bentley (born 1995), English boxer. Denzel Boston, American football player. Denzel Bowles (born 1989), American basketball player. Denzel Budde (born 1997), Dutch footballer.
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