Dhimitër – Name Meaning
Dhimitër is a masculine given name of Albanian origin. It is derived from the Greek name Demetrius, which means “follower of Demeter”, the goddess of agriculture and fertility in Greek mythology. The name Dhimitër is also associated with the Albanian word for “peace”, dhemitar.
Origin and History
The name Dhimitër has been used in Albania since at least the 15th century. It was popularized by the Albanian national hero Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg (1405-1468), who was born with the name Dhimitër. He was a military commander who led a successful resistance against the Ottoman Empire in the 15th century.
The name Dhimitër has also been used in other countries, such as Greece, Bulgaria, and Romania. In Greece, it is spelled Dimitrios or Demetrios; in Bulgaria, it is spelled Dimitar; and in Romania, it is spelled Dimitrie.
Popularity
Dhimitër is a relatively uncommon name in Albania today. According to data from 2018, it was only the 545th most popular name for boys born that year. However, it remains a popular choice among Albanians living abroad.
Famous People Named Dhimitër
Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg (1405-1468) – Albanian national hero who led a successful resistance against the Ottoman Empire.
Dimitrios Papadopoulos (1925-2016) – Greek politician who served as Prime Minister of Greece from 1989 to 1990.
Dimitar Berbatov (1981-) – Bulgarian footballer who played for Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur.
Dimitrie Gusti (1880-1955) – Romanian sociologist and ethnographer who founded the first Romanian school of sociology.
