Demetrius: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“belonging to Demeter”

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ڈیمیٹریس

Δημήτριος

Demetrius (ڈیمیٹریس, Greek Δημήτριος) is a Christian boy’s name that means “belonging to Demeter”. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names, Demetrius.

Demetrius at a glance

Meaning: belonging to Demeter
Gender: Boy
Origin: Greek
Faith: Christian
Say it: duh-mee-tree-us
Syllables: 4
Letters: 9
First letter: D · ڈ

Meaning of Demetrius

In English: belonging to Demeter
اردو میں معنی: ڈیمیٹر سے منسوب

Origin and history of Demetrius

From Greek Demetrios, from Demeter, meaning 'belonging to Demeter'. Demeter was the Greek goddess of the harvest.

Base wordGreek Demetrios, from Demeter

How to say and write Demetrius

Say it: duh-mee-tree-us4 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Demetrius
Urdu: ڈیمیٹریس
Original script: Δημήτριος
Other spellings: Dimitri · Dmitri
Known bearer: St Demetrius of Thessalonica
Themes: Nature

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Questions about the name Demetrius

What does the name Demetrius mean?

Demetrius means “belonging to Demeter”. In Urdu: ڈیمیٹر سے منسوب. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names (1884).

Is Demetrius a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Demetrius is a boy’s name.

Is Demetrius a Christian name?

Yes. Demetrius is used by Christian families. It is of Greek origin. From Greek Demetrios, from Demeter, meaning 'belonging to Demeter'. Demeter was the Greek goddess of the harvest.

How do you pronounce Demetrius?

Say it “duh-mee-tree-us”: 4 syllables.

How do you write Demetrius in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Demetrius is written ڈیمیٹریس. In its original script: Δημήτριος.

What are other spellings of Demetrius?

Demetrius is also spelled Dimitri, Dmitri.

Who is a famous person named Demetrius?

St Demetrius of Thessalonica

Is the meaning of Demetrius verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.