Dimitri Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Dimitri Name at a Glance

Name	Dimitri
Meaning	Variant of Demetrius. In Catholic writings Dimas is the compassionate thief who died with Jesus.
Origin	Slavic
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Dimitri Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Dimitri means “Variant of Demetrius. In Catholic writings Dimas is the compassionate thief who died with Jesus”. 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.

Dimitri Name Origin

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

Is Dimitri a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Dimitri

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