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Dimitra
How to Pronounce Dimitra
Pronounced dih-MEE-trah /dɪˈmi.trɑ/Medium
Meaning: A feminine of Demetrios — from the Greek goddess Demeter (de, 'earth', + meter, 'mother'), the goddess of harvest and grain; we note the deity linkLow
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History & Origin
Dimitra is a feminine of Demetrios — from the Greek goddess Demeter (de, 'earth', + meter, 'mother'), the goddess of harvest and grain (we note the deity link). A lyrical, classic name (said 'dih-MEE-trah').
In the U.S. it appears in Greek families. Rare, of-the-earth-mother at the root, and classic.
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What does the name Dimitra mean?
Dimitra is a feminine of Demetrios — from the goddess Demeter ('earth' + 'mother'). We note the deity link.
How do you pronounce Dimitra?
It's said dih-MEE-trah /dɪˈmi.trɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Dimitra a boy or girl name?
Dimitra is a girl's name.
How popular is Dimitra?
Dimitra is a very rare name in the U.S.