Dmitrijs – Name Meaning
The name Dmitrijs is a boy’s name of Russian origin meaning “follower of Demeter”. It is derived from the Greek name Demetrius, which was derived from the goddess Demeter. The name has been popular in Russia since the 19th century and is still used today.
In Greek mythology, Demeter was the goddess of agriculture, grain, and fertility. She was one of the twelve Olympian gods and was associated with the harvest season. Her daughter Persephone was abducted by Hades, god of the underworld, and Demeter searched for her until she was reunited with her daughter. As a result of this story, Demeter became associated with fertility and abundance.
Popularity
The name Dmitrijs has been popular in Russia since the 19th century and is still used today. It is also popular in other Slavic countries such as Ukraine, Belarus, and Bulgaria. In recent years, it has become more popular in other parts of Europe as well as North America.
Variations
The name Dmitrijs can be spelled in various ways including Dmitry, Dimitriy, Dimitry, Dimitrios, Dimitris, and Dmitriy. There are also variations in other languages such as German (Dietmar), French (Dimitri), Italian (Demetrio), Spanish (Demetrio), and Portuguese (Demétrio).
Famous People Named Dmitrijs
There are many famous people who have borne the name Dmitrijs over the years. These include Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich; Russian poet Dmitry Merezhkovsky; Russian actor Dmitry Pevtsov; Ukrainian footballer Dmitry Chygrynskiy; Bulgarian footballer Dimitar Berbatov; Greek politician Dimitris Avramopoulos; and American actor Dimitri Diatchenko.
