Dmitri

At a Glance

Meaning

Devoted to Demeter

Origin

Russian (form of Dimitri/Demetrius)

Gender

Boy

Pronunciation

duh-MEE-treeListen

Dmitri is a Russian boy's name, a form of Dimitri and Demetrius, pronounced duh-MEE-tree. It properly means "devoted to Demeter," the harvest and agriculture goddess. You'll sometimes see it glossed as "earth-lover" or "earth-mother," but those are loose popularizations, since Demeter isn't "earth" itself (that's Gaia). It has a worldly, classic feel that has stayed timeless.

Meaning & Origin of Dmitri

Meaning: Devoted to Demeter.

Origin: Russian (form of Dimitri/Demetrius).

A common claim: Often glossed as 'earth-lover' or 'earth-mother' Actually: Demeter is the harvest/agriculture goddess, not 'earth' itself (that's Gaia), so these are loose popularizations rather than accurate translations; the name properly means '(one) devoted to Demeter.'

How to Pronounce Dmitri

Popularity of Dmitri

Dmitri peaked at #1557 in 1996, when 64 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #3615 with 31 babies, so it's an uncommon choice that's unlikely to be shared with many classmates.

Names Like Dmitri

These names share Dmitri’s style, era or origin.

• Alexei
• Andrei
• Arseniy
• Artem
• Denis
• Igor

FAQ

What does the name Dmitri mean?

Devoted to Demeter.

How do you pronounce Dmitri?

Dmitri is pronounced duh-MEE-tree (IPA: /dəˈmiːtri/).

Is Dmitri a popular name right now?

Dmitri peaked at #1557 in 1996 and is ranked #3615 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1955–2024.)

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