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Demetrios
Pronounced də-MEE-tree-os /dəˈmi.tri.ɔs/Medium
Meaning: The Greek form of Demetrius — 'a follower/devotee of Demeter (the goddess of the harvest and earth)'Medium
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History & Origin
Demetrios is the Greek form of Demetrius — from Greek, 'a follower or devotee of Demeter', the goddess of the harvest, grain, and the fertile earth. Borne by Macedonian kings and by St Demetrios of Thessaloniki, a beloved warrior-saint. A strong, classic, melodic name across Greece (said 'də-MEE-tree-os'; nickname Demetri, Dimi).
In the U.S. it appears in Greek families. Rare, a-follower-of-Demeter at the root, and classic.
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What does the name Demetrios mean?
Demetrios is the Greek Demetrius — 'a follower of Demeter (the harvest goddess)'.
How do you pronounce Demetrios?
It's said də-MEE-tree-os /dəˈmi.tri.ɔs/ — four syllables, stress on the second.
Is Demetrios a boy or girl name?
Demetrios is a boy's name.
How popular is Demetrios?
Demetrios is a rare name in the U.S.