What is the origin of the name Demetra?

Demetra is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Demetra?

Demetra is currently ranked #12456 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Demetra?

Demetra is pronounced De-MEE-trə.

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Demetra

De-MEE-trə

Demetra is a girl’s name of Greek origin, meaning “The Greek form of Demeter, the Greek goddess of agriculture, harvest, and fertility.”. It currently ranks #12456 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1975.

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What Demetra Means

“The Greek form of Demeter, the Greek goddess of agriculture, harvest, and fertility.”

The Story of Demetra

This name, echoing the ancient goddess of the harvest, carries a deep, nurturing strength, waiting for your daughter.

Demetra is the profound Greek form of Demeter, the ancient goddess of agriculture, harvest, and fertility. The name signifies a deep connection to the earth's bounty and the cycles of life. Its journey spans from the myths of ancient Greece, through Roman adaptations, and into modern usage, retaining its essence of nurturing power and life-giving abundance.

When you speak 'Demetra,' it sounds like rich soil under your hands, solid and full of potential. There's a warmth and an undeniable strength in its resonance. You imagine your daughter possessing a nurturing spirit, a wise independence, and a deep connection to the life that surrounds her. Writing Demetra on her birth announcement feels like planting a seed of abundance, trusting in the rich earth of her future.