Dmitri
Male nameGreek
✨ Meaning
Dmitri is the Russian form of the Greek Demetrios, meaning 'devoted to Demeter,' the goddess of grain, agriculture and the harvest. Her own name is usually read as 'earth mother.' A name that means dedicated to the goddess of the harvest belongs to the oldest layer of European religion, and it survived the transition to Christianity intact because so many early saints bore it.
🌍 Origin
Saint Demetrius of Thessaloniki, a soldier martyr venerated across the Orthodox world, carried the name into Slavic naming, where it became Dmitri, Dmytro and Dimitar. It has been continuously used in Russia, Ukraine, Bulgaria and Greece, and reached international audiences through Russian music, literature and science.
⭐ Famous People Named Dmitri
- Dmitri Shostakovich
- Dmitri Mendeleev
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does Dmitri mean?
Dmitri means 'devoted to Demeter,' the Greek goddess of grain and the harvest, whose own name is read as 'earth mother.'
How is Dmitri spelled?
Dmitri, Dmitry and Dimitri are all used in English transliteration. Ukrainian uses Dmytro and Bulgarian Dimitar.
What is the short form of Dmitri?
Dima is the standard Russian affectionate form, with Mitya also used.