Male Name
Dimosthenis
ði.mos.ˈθe.nis
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
ends in -is
people
strength
variants
Writing Systems
ΔημοσθένηςGreek
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
51/100
Meaning & Etymology
Dimosthenis is the Modern Greek transcription of the name Demosthenes, which originates from ancient Greek. The name Demosthenes is composed of two elements: 'demos' meaning 'the people' and 'sthenos' meaning 'strength'. Thus, the name can be interpreted as 'strength of the people'. This name has been historically significant due to its association with notable figures and its enduring presence in Greek culture.
Etymology
Original Form:
Demosthenes
Evolution:
The name Demosthenes evolved into Dimosthenis in Modern Greek, reflecting phonetic changes and the adaptation of ancient names into contemporary usage.
Source:
Historical linguistic studies and Modern Greek language resources.