Dmitry Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Dmitry Name at a Glance

Name	Dmitry
Meaning	Variant of Demetrius: Earth-lover. Of Demeter. Demeter is the mythological Greek goddess of corn and harvest. She withdraws for the part of the year her daughter Persephone must spend with the god of the underworld - the reason for winter.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Dmitry Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Dmitry means “Variant of Demetrius: Earth-lover. Of Demeter. Demeter is the mythological Greek goddess of corn and harvest. She withdraws for the part of the year her daughter Persephone must spend with the god of the underworld - the reason for winter”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Dmitry Name Origin

Our database records Dmitry under Greek origin. Browse more Greek baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Dmitry a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Dmitry is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Dmitry

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