Dima
Meaning of Dima
Dima is a lovely name that has origins in both Arabic and Russian. In Arabic, it is pronounced as DEE-mah (/ˈdima/), while in Russian, it is also pronounced as DEE-mah (/ˈdimɑ/). This name can be used for both boys and girls, but on our website, we have categorized it as a female name. Dima is derived from the male name Dmitri or Dmitry, which means "devoted to Demeter" in Greek mythology. Demeter was the goddess of agriculture and fertility.
In terms of popularity, Dima has had varying levels of usage over the years in the United States. It has consistently ranked within the top 10,000 names since 1993, with the highest occurrence being recorded in 2011 when it ranked at number 9,145. However, it's worth noting that Dima may not be as commonly used compared to other popular names.
Whether you're drawn to its multicultural origins or simply love its elegant sound, Dima is a beautiful choice for your little one.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as DEE-mah (/ˈdima/)
Russian
- Pronunced as DEE-mah (/ˈdimɑ/)
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Notable People Named Dima
| Dima Nikolayevich Bilan is a Russian singer, songwriter, and actor known for representing Russia at the Eurovision Song Contest and achieving multiple number one hits in Russia. |
| Dima Jamali is a Lebanese academic and politician from Tripoli who was elected as an MP in 2018 but had her win revoked due to evidence of ballot tampering, and later suspended her role in parliament to work abroad. |
| Dima al-Wawi gained international attention as the youngest girl to be imprisoned by Israel at age 12 for attempted manslaughter. |
| Dima Ghawi is a Jordanian American author, leadership keynote speaker, and executive coach, known for her book Breaking Vases: Shattering Limitations & Daring to Thrive. |
| Dima Alzayat is a Syrian American author and associate lecturer. |
