Male Name
Dimitris
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
bouzouki players
Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest
ends in -is
masculine forms
parkourists
variants
Writing Systems
ΔημήτρηςGreek
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
74/100
classic160%
mature120%
formal120%
upper class65%
wholesome80%
strong175%
refined80%
strange120%
serious140%
Meaning & Etymology
Dimitris (Δημήτρης) is the Modern Greek form of the older forms Demetrios, Dimitrios (Δημήτριος, usually Latinized as Demetrius). It is a masculine given name commonly used in Greece and among Greek-speaking communities. The name is derived from the Greek goddess Demeter, symbolizing fertility and agriculture, and carries connotations of strength and tradition.
Etymology
Original Form:
Demetrios
Evolution:
The name evolved from Demetrios to Dimitrios and then to the modern form Dimitris, reflecting linguistic changes in Greek over centuries.
Source:
Greek mythology and linguistic studies