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Origin: Latin

Meaning: Follower of Demeter

While many feminine names are inspired by their masculine counterparts, Dimitrious is a rare and refreshing example of the opposite! As a variant of Demetrius, Dimitrious is the Latinized form of the Greek Demetrios, meaning "follower of Demeter." In Greek mythology, Demeter is the sister and consort of Zeus and the goddess of fertility, harvest, and agriculture. The prefix De, derived from the Greek gê, means "land" or "earth," while the suffix mēter, derived from the Greek māter, connects her to motherhood. According to legend, when Demeter's daughter, Persephone, was abducted by Hades, Demeter's grief caused her to neglect the harvest, resulting in widespread famine. With a connection like this, you and your little Dimitrious will forge bonds bound to impact the very earth itself!