Boy name
Dimitri name meaning
“belonging to Demeter”
Dimitri means “belonging to Demeter.” Used for boys in Türkiye, it derives from Greek Dēmētrios, formed from the name of Dēmētēr, the goddess of agriculture and fertility, with an ending expressing association. Related forms include Demetrios and Dmitri. Depictions of Demeter holding grain provide its concrete mythological association.
What does Dimitri mean?
Belonging to Demeter
In Turkish: Demeter'e ait
Dimitri began as a name expressing a connection with a mythological figure. Demeter's association with agriculture and harvest gives it an indirect image of fertility. Demetrios, Dimitrios and Dmitri belong to the same family, reflecting its development across different languages.
Origin of the name Dimitri
From Greek Dēmētrios, a name formed from Dēmētēr, the goddess of agriculture, with a suffix indicating belonging or dedication.
How to pronounce Dimitri
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dimitɾi/ |
Is Dimitri a boy’s name?
Yes, Dimitri is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Dimitri does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Dimitri
Famous people named Dimitri
- Dimitri Stoyanof
FAQ about the name Dimitri
What is the meaning of Dimitri?
Dimitri means “belonging to Demeter”. From Greek Dēmētrios, a name formed from Dēmētēr, the goddess of agriculture, with a suffix indicating belonging or dedication.
Is Dimitri a boy’s name?
Yes, Dimitri is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Dimitri in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Dimitri nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Dimitri?
Dimitri is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Dimitri have?
Dimitri has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Dimitri?
Dimitri does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Dimitri?
Notable people named Dimitri include Dimitri Stoyanof.
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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