The Meaning and Significance of the Name Demetre

Demetre (Greek: Δημήτριος, Dimitrios) is a Greek name that is derived from the ancient Greek name "Demetrios," which means "of Demeter." Demeter was the goddess of agriculture and fertility in ancient Greek mythology, and the name Demetre or Dimitrios is thought to be derived from her name.

In modern times, the name Demetre or Dimitrios has been used as a given name for both boys and girls in Greece and other countries with Greek-speaking populations. It is often shortened to Demi or Mitri.

Some notable people with the name Demetre or Dimitrios include:

* Saint Dimitrios, a 4th-century Christian martyr and saint
* Dimitrios Papadimos, a Greek economist and former Prime Minister of Greece
* Demetre Chiparus, a Romanian-born Greek artist and sculptor
* Dimitri Martinis, a Greek-American actor and comedian.

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