Dimitra
Greek · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Dimitra
Dimitra means "follower of Demeter" or "earth mother," derived from the Greek goddess Demeter (Δημήτηρ), combining *dā* (earth) and *mētēr* (mother).
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Etymology
Dimitra means "follower of Demeter" or "earth mother," derived from the Greek goddess Demeter (Δημήτηρ), combining *dā* (earth) and *mētēr* (mother). It is a feminine given name used primarily in Greek culture and the Greek Orthodox religion, with historical roots in ancient Greece where Demeter was the goddess of agriculture and fertility.
Dimitra currently ranks #12,242 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1977.
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