Male Name
Dmitrii
ˈdmi.trɪj
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
Castlevania characters
earth
masculine forms
Writing Systems
ДмитрийRussian
Дмитріи, ДмитрииChurch Slavic
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
53/100
Meaning & Etymology
Dmitrii is an alternate transcription of the Russian name Дмитрий (Dmitriy), which itself is derived from the Greek name Demetrius. The name means 'devoted to Demeter,' the Greek goddess of agriculture and fertility. It has been widely used in Slavic cultures, particularly in Russia, and carries historical and cultural significance.
Etymology
Original Form:
Дмитрий (Dmitriy)
Evolution:
The name evolved from the Greek Demetrius, through the medieval Slavic form, into the modern Russian Дмитрий and its transcription Dmitrii.
Source:
Historical linguistic studies and name etymology resources.