Demeter Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Demeter Name at a Glance

Name	Demeter
Meaning	Earth-lover. 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	Girl

What Does the Name Demeter Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Demeter means “Earth-lover. 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.

Demeter Name Origin

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

Is Demeter a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Demeter

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