Dmitri
Dmitri is a boys' name of Russian origin meaning “follower of Demeter, earth-lover.” Dmitri derives from the Greek Demetrius, meaning 'follower of Demeter,' the goddess of agriculture and harvest.
how do you pronounce Dmitri?
DMEE-tree
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what does Dmitri mean?
The name Dmitri means “follower of Demeter, earth-lover.” It comes from the Russian language tradition.
Dmitri derives from the Greek Demetrius, meaning 'follower of Demeter,' the goddess of agriculture and harvest. It is one of Russia's most historically significant names, borne by numerous tsars, saints, and cultural figures. Dmitri Mendeleev created the periodic table of elements.
where does the name Dmitri come from?
Wiktionary traces Dmitri to the Russian Дмитрий, from the Greek Demetrius, from Δημήτριος. Wikipedia adds that Dmitry is common in Orthodox Christian culture and means devoted to, dedicated to, or follower of Demeter, the Greek goddess of agriculture, sometimes glossed as mother-earth.
what are the nicknames and variants of Dmitri?
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who are famous people named Dmitri?
- Dmitri Mendeleev (creator of the periodic table)
- Dmitri Shostakovich (Russian composer)
- Dmitri Medvedev (former President of Russia)
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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