Male Name
Dmitry
ˈdmi.trɪj
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
Belarus in the Eurovision Song Contest
chess Grandmasters
folk heroes
isograms
Leo Tolstoy characters
masculine forms
quizzers
Russian presidents
Russian prime ministers
YouTubers
Writing Systems
ДмитрийRussian
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
75/100
classic120%
mature80%
formal100%
upper class65%
wholesome100%
strong140%
refined65%
strange100%
serious120%
Meaning & Etymology
Dmitry is an alternate transcription of the Russian name Дмитрий (Dmitriy), which itself is derived from the Greek name Demetrios (Δημήτριος). The name means "devoted to, dedicated to, or follower of Demeter," the Greek goddess of agriculture. It is a male given name common in Orthodox Christian culture, with historical roots in ancient Greek and Russian traditions.
Etymology
Original Form:
Дми́трий (Dmitriy)
Evolution:
The name evolved from the Greek Demetrios (Δημήτριος) to the Russian Дми́трий, with Church Slavic forms like Dimitry or Dimitri (Дими́трий). Ancient Russian forms include D'mitriy or Dmitr (Дьмитр(ии)...
Source:
Greek mythology and Orthodox Christian culture