Mijat
Greek · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Mijat
Mijat is a South Slavic given name derived from the Greek name *Demetrios* (Δημήτριος), meaning "follower of Demeter" (the Greek goddess of agriculture).
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Etymology
Mijat is a South Slavic given name derived from the Greek name *Demetrios* (Δημήτριος), meaning "follower of Demeter" (the Greek goddess of agriculture). It is primarily used among Serbs, Croats, and Montenegrins, often within Eastern Orthodox Christian communities, and is historically notable as the name of Mijat Tomić, a 17th-century hajduk (outlaw) celebrated in Serbian epic poetry.
Mijat currently ranks #596 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2021.
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