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Dimitri

dʲɪ.ˈmʲi.trʲɪj
di.mi.tʼri
di.mi.tʁi
Overview

Gender

masculine

Origin

Categories

celebrity babies
currently out of the US top 1000
directors
Dishonored characters
Fire Emblem characters
Georgia in the Eurovision Song Contest
Grand Theft Auto IV characters
Gundam characters
masculine forms
Nintendo characters

Writing Systems

ДимитрийRussian
დიმიტრიGeorgian
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
81/100
classic100%
mature65%
formal80%
upper class65%
strong120%
strange100%
complex65%
serious80%

Meaning & Etymology

Dimitri is a Russian variant of the name Dmitriy, which itself is derived from the Greek name Demetrius, meaning 'follower of Demeter'. Demeter is the Greek goddess of agriculture and fertility. The name also has a Georgian form, reflecting its widespread cultural adoption and adaptation across different regions.

Etymology

Original Form:

Demetrius

Evolution:

The name evolved from the Greek 'Demetrius' to the Russian 'Dmitriy', and then to 'Dimitri' as a variant. It also exists in a Georgian form, indicating its adaptation in different linguistic contexts.

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Roots

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