Male Name
Mitya
ˈmʲi.tʲə
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
diminutives
isograms
Keeper of the Lost Cities characters
Leo Tolstoy characters
mothers
Writing Systems
МитяRussian
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
82/100
youthful175%
informal120%
common65%
wholesome120%
refined120%
strange140%
Meaning & Etymology
The name Mitya is a diminutive form of Dmitriy or Mitrofan. Dmitriy, derived from the Greek name Demetrios (Δημήτριος), means "devoted to, dedicated to, or follower of Demeter," the Greek goddess of agriculture. The name reflects a deep connection to the earth and agricultural traditions, symbolizing fertility and nurturing.
Etymology
Original Form:
Demetrios (Δημήτριος)
Evolution:
From the Greek Demetrios, the name evolved into the Russian Dmitriy (Дми́трий) and its diminutive forms such as Mitya, Mit, Mityay, and Mit'ka.
Source:
The name's evolution is documented in historical texts and linguistic studies, tracing its adaptation from Greek to Russian and other Slavic languages.