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Dimitrios
Pronounced dhee-MEE-tree-os /Γ°iΛmi.tri.os/High
Meaning: Devoted to Demeter, the Greek goddess of grain and the harvest; the standard modern Greek form of DemetriusHigh
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History & Origin
Dimitrios is the modern Greek form of ancient Demetrios β 'belonging to Demeter', the grain goddess whose myth of Persephone explains the seasons. The warrior-saint Demetrios of Thessaloniki (martyred c. 306) made it one of the Orthodox world's bedrock names, with Russian Dmitri and Serbian Dimitrije as cousins.
Greek immigration carried Dimitrios to America, where it typically anglicizes to Jim or Jimmy through the nickname Dimitri-Demetri-Jim pipeline. The full form remains rare stateside β and entirely classic in Greek families.
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Famous Bearers
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Dimitrios Vikelas (1835-1908)Greek businessman and writer who was the first president of the International Olympic Committee
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Dimitrios Diamantidis (1980-)Greek professional basketball player regarded among the best European guards
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Dimitrios Salpingidis (1981-)Greek international footballer
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Dimitrios mean?
Dimitrios means 'devoted to Demeter', the Greek goddess of grain and harvest.
How do you pronounce Dimitrios?
It's said dhee-MEE-tree-os /Γ°iΛmi.tri.os/ β four syllables, stress on the second.
Is Dimitrios a boy or girl name?
Dimitrios is a boy's name; Dimitra is the feminine counterpart.
How popular is Dimitrios?
Dimitrios is rare in the U.S. and among the most traditional names in Greece.