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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Earth mother
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation
- dih-MEE-ter
Demeter is a Greek name that means "earth mother." It's pronounced dih-MEE-ter, with the stress on the middle syllable. If you want a name with a clear, grounded meaning and Greek roots, this one says exactly what it means.
Meaning & Origin of Demeter
Meaning: Earth mother.
Origin: Greek.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Demeter
dih-MEE-terIPA /dɪˈmiːtər/
Popularity of Demeter
Demeter does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Demeter mean?
Earth mother. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Demeter?
Demeter is pronounced dih-MEE-ter (IPA: /dɪˈmiːtər/).
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