name
Greek
Dimitris
dee-MEE-tris
/dɪˈmiːtrɪs/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Dimitris
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Greek (Greece/Cyprus)
- Meaning
- Devoted to Demeter; earth-mother
- Gender
- male
Pronunciation tips
Greek form of Demetrius; Demeter was the goddess of grain and harvest; 'Dimi-' = of Demeter; one of the most popular Greek male names; Saints' Day is October 26 (Saint Demetrios); often shortened to 'Mimis'
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