What is the origin of the name Dmitri?

Dmitri is a name of Russian origin.

How popular is the name Dmitri?

Dmitri is currently ranked #3615 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Dmitri?

Dmitri is pronounced dmee-TREE.

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Dmitri

dmee-TREE

Dmitri is a boy’s name of Russian origin, meaning “The Russian form of Demetrius, derived from the Greek Demetrios, meaning 'follower of Demeter'. Demeter was the Greek goddess of agriculture.”. It currently ranks #3615 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2015.

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What Dmitri Means

“The Russian form of Demetrius, derived from the Greek Demetrios, meaning 'follower of Demeter'. Demeter was the Greek goddess of agriculture.”

The Story of Dmitri

This name resonates with the legacy of science and discovery, a powerful echo from Russian history for your son.

Dmitri is the Russian form of Demetrius, derived from the Greek name Demetrios, meaning 'follower of Demeter.' Demeter was the ancient Greek goddess of agriculture and the harvest. The name has a long history in Russia and Eastern Europe, famously borne by saints and rulers, and later by Dmitri Mendeleev, the creator of the periodic table.

Saying 'Dmitri' feels substantial, a name with a rich resonance that hints at depth and intelligence. For your son, this name carries a promise of curiosity and a strong will to understand the world. You will feel its intellectual weight when you write it down, a declaration of his potential.