The name Dimitri: meaning and origin
- Dimitri name meaning
- Dimitri origin
- Georgian names
Dimitri comes from the Greek Demetrios and means devoted to Demeter, the goddess of the earth and harvest.
Where does the name Dimitri come from and what does it mean?
The name comes from the Greek Demetrios, belonging to Demeter, goddess of fertility. So it is linked to the earth, fertility and abundance. In Christianity the Great Martyr Demetrius of Thessaloniki is one of the most revered saints.
Famous people named Dimitri
In Georgian history the name was carried by King Dimitri II the Self-Sacrificer, who gave his life to save the country.
Pet names for Dimitri
The most common affectionate forms are:
- Dima
- Mito
- Dimka
What character is linked to the name Dimitri?
People say Dimitris are reliable, calm and very loyal. You can count on them in any situation.
The numerology number of Dimitri
In the Georgian alphabet every letter has a number value: ა is 1, ბ is 2, გ is 3 and so on. The letters of Dimitri in Georgian (დიმიტრი) add up to 474, which reduces to 6. In numerology, 6 is the number of care, family and harmony. It is a playful tradition rather than science, but it is fun to see how well it fits.