Boy name
Mitko name meaning
“belonging or devoted to Demeter”
Mitko means “belonging to Demeter” or “devoted to Demeter.” It is used as a masculine name in Türkiye and comes from Bulgarian, where it is a short form of Dimitar, ultimately Greek Dēmētrios. Its mythological association with Demeter connects the name to agriculture, harvested grain, and cultivated fields.
What does Mitko mean?
Belonging or devoted to Demeter
In Turkish: Demeter'e ait; Demeter'e adanmış
Mitko illustrates how a shortened everyday form can function as an independent name. It belongs to the same family as Dimitar, Dimitri, and Demetrios. Its ultimate reference is to Demeter, the ancient Greek goddess associated with agriculture and crops; this historical origin says nothing about a modern bearer's religion.
Origin of the name Mitko
Mitko is a Bulgarian short form of Dimitar. Dimitar derives from Greek Dēmētrios, meaning 'belonging to Demeter.'
| Linguistic origin | Greek, European languages |
|---|---|
| Is Mitko in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | M · Mi |
How to pronounce Mitko
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mitko/ |
Is Mitko a boy’s name?
Yes, Mitko is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Mitko 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 Mitko
Famous people named Mitko
- Mitko Steyanof
FAQ about the name Mitko
What is the meaning of Mitko?
Mitko means “belonging or devoted to Demeter”. Mitko is a Bulgarian short form of Dimitar. Dimitar derives from Greek Dēmētrios, meaning 'belonging to Demeter.'
Is Mitko a boy’s name?
Yes, Mitko is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Mitko in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Mitko nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Mitko?
Mitko is of Greek and European languages origin.
How many syllables does Mitko have?
Mitko has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Mitko?
Mitko 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 Mitko?
Notable people named Mitko include Mitko Steyanof.
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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