Mitja
Slovene · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Mitja
Mitja is a Slavic diminutive of Dmitri, derived from the Greek name Demetrius, meaning "devoted to Demeter" (the Greek goddess of agriculture).
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Etymology
Mitja is a Slavic diminutive of Dmitri, derived from the Greek name Demetrius, meaning "devoted to Demeter" (the Greek goddess of agriculture). The name is primarily used in Slovenia and other South Slavic regions, with historical prominence in Central European cultures, particularly among Slovene speakers.
Mitja currently ranks #590 in the United States as a boy's name.
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