Demetra

Demetra is the feminine form of Demeter in Greek, Italian, and Romanian. It also represents a variant of the name Dimitra (Δήμητρα), which is derived from the ancient Greek Demetrios (Δημήτριος). The name is often translated as 'the mother earth,' but it also has interpretations such as 'the one belonging to Demeter' or 'dedicated to the goddess Demeter.'

What does the name Demetra mean?

The name Demetra is a feminine form that comes from Greek and carries the meaning 'belonging to Demeter.' Its roots lie in the ancient Greek words gê (γῆ), meaning 'the earth,' and mḗtēr (μήτηρ), meaning 'the mother.' The name became known through the Greek goddess Demeter, who is regarded as the patroness of grain and harvest. She is the daughter of Kronos and Rhea and ensures the growth of plants each year. The Lithuanian spelling Dēmetra as well as variants like Demetria, Dimitria, Dimitrina, Dmitria, Demi, Demie, and Demia are also common.

Where does the name Demetra come from?

The name Demetra has its roots in ancient Greek and means 'belonging to Demeter.' The components of the word consist of gê (γῆ), meaning 'the earth,' and mḗtēr (μήτηρ), meaning 'the mother.' The languages in which the name appears include Greek, Italian, Lithuanian, and Romanian.

How do you pronounce Demetra?

Deh-MEH-trah

When is the name day of Demetra?

The name day for Demetra is celebrated on October 26 and November 8.

Popularity

In Germany, Demetra is considered a rare name. In 2020, it ranked 4,158th on the list of the most common female baby names. Over the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, reaching 7,773rd place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,410th. The popularity and frequency of Demetra worldwide are of interest in the name charts of individual countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Demi / Dems

Famous people

• Demetra (character from Spy Kids 3 - Game Over)
• Demetra Ioannou (Cypriot badminton player)