Male Name
Dimitrios
ði.ˈmi.tɾi.os
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
chess Grandmasters
currently out of the US top 1000
murderers
top 10 in Cyprus
top 10 in Greece
Writing Systems
ΔημήτριοςGreek
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
72/100
Meaning & Etymology
Dimitrios is the Modern Greek transcription of the Ancient Greek name Demetrios, which means "devoted to goddess Demeter". The name has various forms across different cultures and languages, reflecting its widespread historical and cultural significance.
Etymology
Original Form:
Δημήτριος (Dēmḗtrios)
Evolution:
The name evolved from Ancient Greek to Latinized forms like Demetrius, and further into various modern forms such as Dimitrios, Dimitris, Dmytro, and others.
Source:
Ancient Greek mythology and language