Demetra

Meaning of Demetra

Demetra (English pronunciation di-MEE-trə / dɪˈmi.trə ; Greek pronunciation theh-MEH-trah / ðe̞ˈme̞.tra̞ /) is a feminine given name derived from the ancient Greek theonym Δῆμητρα (Dēmētra), the title of the goddess of agriculture and fertility, whose name etymologically fuses δῆ (“earth”) with μήτηρ (“mother”) to signify “mother of the earth.” This appellation carries connotations of nurture, renewal and the cyclical patterns intrinsic to agrarian life, reflecting a mythological legacy that has informed Western literary and artistic traditions. Within contemporary Anglo-American naming conventions, Demetra remains relatively rare—registering seven occurrences and a Social Security Administration rank of 943 in 2024—thus appealing to parents in search of a distinctive yet historically resonant choice. Its phonological profile affords clarity and ease of articulation in English while preserving authentic Greek prosody, and its classical provenance endows it with a level of etymological precision and cultural gravitas suited to families seeking a name that balances scholarly lineage with enduring symbolic depth.

Pronunciation

English

• Pronunced as di-MEE-truh (/dɪˈmi.trə/)

Greek

• Pronunced as theh-MEH-trah (/ðe̞ˈme̞.tra̞/)

• Demi
• Demitra
• Dimitra
• Demetria
• Demitria