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Origin: Russian

Meaning: Dedicated to Demeter; Earth mother

Dmitri is a baby boy name of Russian and Greek origin. If you’re a fan of Greek mythology, you may also enjoy its meanings of “dedicated to Demeter” or “earth mother.” It’s believed that Demeter—one of the twelve Olympians—was the goddess of agriculture and had the power to control harvests and fertility. Besides being associated with this powerful goddess, the name Dmitri is also derived from the Greek name Demetrius, which is similar to the Russian name Dmitriy. With such power and strength behind this name, baby Dmitri can take whatever life throws at them.