Male Name
Dmitri
ˈdmi.trɪj
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
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Lunar Chronicles characters
masculine forms
Nintendo characters
Oscar Wilde characters
Shadow Hearts characters
Stranger Things characters
Writing Systems
ДмитрийRussian
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
81/100
classic120%
mature65%
formal100%
upper class65%
strong120%
refined65%
strange120%
serious100%
Meaning & Etymology
Dmitri is a male given name common in Orthodox Christian culture, the Russian version of Greek Demetrios (Δημήτριος Dēmētrios [ðiˈmitrios]). The meaning of the name is "devoted to, dedicated to, or follower of Demeter" (Δημήτηρ, Dēmētēr), "mother-earth", the Greek goddess of agriculture.
Etymology
Original Form:
Дми́трий
Evolution:
From the ancient Greek name Demetrios (Δημήτριος), through the Church Slavic form Dimitry or Dimitri (Дими́трий), to the modern Russian form Dmitri (Дми́трий).
Source:
Greek mythology and Orthodox Christian culture