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Demeter

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Pronounced dih-MEE-tur /dɪˈmi.tɚ/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek Demeter, variously 'earth mother' or 'grain/barley mother' (meter, 'mother'); the goddess of the harvest, agriculture, and the fertile earth; we note the goddessLow

In 30 seconds: Earth mother; grain mother: Demeter is the Greek goddess of harvest. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'dih-MEE-tur'). We note the goddess.

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MeaningFrom the Greek Demeter, variously 'earth mother' or 'grain/barley mother' (meter, 'mother'); the goddess of the harvest, agriculture, and the fertile earth; we note the goddess

U.S. rank (2020)#15715

2020 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 5

History & Origin

Demeter comes from the Greek Demeter, variously 'earth mother' or 'grain/barley mother' (meter, 'mother'); the goddess of the harvest, agriculture, and the fertile earth (we note the goddess). A lyrical, classic name (said 'dih-MEE-tur').

In the U.S. it appears rarely as a mythology name (the Roman equivalent is Ceres). Rare, earth-mother at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Demeter is variously 'earth mother' or 'grain/barley mother' in Greek — the goddess of the harvest and the fertile earth (mother of Persephone) — a lyrical, storied name (we note the goddess; said 'dih-MEE-tur').

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References — Demeter — Greek mythology; goddess

Variations

DemetraDimitra

Nicknames

Dem

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Ceres— the Roman harvest-goddess counterpart

Persephone— her daughter

Hestia— a fellow Greek goddess-name

Rhea— a companion Greek Titaness

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Demeter mean?

Demeter is Greek, variously 'earth mother' or 'grain/barley mother'; the goddess of the harvest. The routes are layered. We note the goddess.

How do you pronounce Demeter?

It's said dih-MEE-tur /dɪˈmi.tɚ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Demeter a boy or girl name?

Demeter is a girl's name.

How popular is Demeter?

Demeter is a very rare name in the U.S.