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Demitri

deh-MEE-tree

Popularity

#3807

falling

Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

Greek

Total Births

2,126

Peak Year

#78 in 2001

First Recorded

1964

Style

Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

The Italian and Russian variant of Demetrius, derived from the Greek name Demetrios, meaning 'follower of Demeter' (the goddess of agriculture).

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Famous Namesakes

  • Dmitri Mendeleev

    Russian chemist, creator of the periodic table

  • Dimitri Tiomkin

    Ukrainian-born film composer and conductor

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