What Does the Name Dmitri Mean?

Dmitri is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning “devoted to Demeter (the earth-mother goddess).”

Updated June 2026

Name	Dmitri
Gender	male
Origin	Greek
Meaning	devoted to Demeter (the earth-mother goddess)
Variants	Dimitri, Demetrius, Dimitrios, Dmitry
Popularity	A common traditional name in Russia and Eastern Orthodox cultures; used modestly in the US, often spelled Dimitri.

The meaning and origin of Dmitri

The name Dmitri means “devoted to Demeter (the earth-mother goddess)” and has Greek origins. Dmitri is the Russian form of the Greek Demetrios, meaning 'devoted to Demeter,' the Greek goddess of agriculture and grain. It was popularized through Saint Demetrius of Thessaloniki and borne by several figures of Russian royalty.

Variants and related names

Dmitri is related to several other names you may recognize: Dimitri, Demetrius, Dimitrios, Dmitry. These share a common root or are spelling and language variants of the same name.

How popular is the name Dmitri?

A common traditional name in Russia and Eastern Orthodox cultures; used modestly in the US, often spelled Dimitri.

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