Boy name
Dimitar name meaning
“belonging to Demeter; associated with Demeter”
Dimitar means “belonging to Demeter” or “associated with Demeter.” It is a Bulgarian form of Greek Demetrios, a name derived from the goddess Demeter. In Türkiye, it is used for boys. A sheaf of grain, associated with Demeter’s role in agriculture and harvest, supplies a concrete mythological image.
What does Dimitar mean?
Belonging to Demeter; associated with Demeter
In Turkish: Demeter'e ait; Demeter ile ilgili
Demeter, the mythological name behind Dimitar, is the Greek goddess associated with agriculture and crops. The name directly expresses a relationship to Demeter rather than meaning agriculture itself. Dimitri, Dimitrios and Demetrius are related forms, while Dimitar reflects the Bulgarian adaptation.
Origin of the name Dimitar
Bulgarian Dimitar derives from Greek Demetrios. Demetrios was formed from the goddess Demeter's name and means 'belonging to Demeter'.
How to pronounce Dimitar
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dimitaɾ/ |
Is Dimitar a boy’s name?
Yes, Dimitar is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Dimitar does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Dimitar
Famous people named Dimitar
- Dimitar · b. 1952
- Dimitar Atanasov · b. 1928
FAQ about the name Dimitar
What is the meaning of Dimitar?
Dimitar means “belonging to Demeter; associated with Demeter”. Bulgarian Dimitar derives from Greek Demetrios. Demetrios was formed from the goddess Demeter's name and means 'belonging to Demeter'.
Is Dimitar a boy’s name?
Yes, Dimitar is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Dimitar in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Dimitar nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Dimitar?
Dimitar is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Dimitar have?
Dimitar has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Dimitar?
Dimitar does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Dimitar?
Notable people named Dimitar include Dimitar, Dimitar Atanasov.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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