Dimitri

Meaning of Dimitri

Dimitri is a strong and timeless name for a baby boy. With its origins in both English and Russian, Dimitri has a rich and international appeal. In English, it is pronounced as di-MEE-tree (/dɪˈmiːtri/), while in Russian it is pronounced as dee-MEE-tree (/diˈmitrʲi/). Variations of the name include Dmitri and Dmitry. Dimitri has been a popular choice among parents in the United States, consistently ranking within the top 1000 names over the past few decades. It peaked in popularity in 2017 when it reached rank 906 with 236 occurrences. The name Dimitri carries a sense of strength and sophistication, making it an excellent choice for any baby boy.

Pronunciation

Russian

  • Pronunced as dee-MEE-tree (/diˈmitrʲi/)

English

  • Pronunced as di-MEE-tree (/dɪˈmiːtri/)

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Notable People Named Dimitri

Dimitri Konyshev is a former Soviet/Russian road bicycle racer who won nine Grand Tour stages and was the first Soviet and Russian to win a medal in the Men's Road race at the UCI Road World Championships.
Dimitri Tavadze was a renowned Georgian artist and scenographer.
Dimitri Van den Bergh is a Belgian professional darts player known for winning the World Matchplay championship and being a two-time World Youth Champion.
Dimitri Petratos - Dimitrios Petratos is an Australian professional footballer currently playing as a forward for Indian Super League club Mohun Bagan SG.
Dimitri Rassam is a Lebanese-French film producer and a member of the Monegasque princely family through marriage.
Dimitri Mitropoulos was a renowned Greek and American conductor, pianist, and composer.
Dimitri from Paris is a French music producer and DJ known for blending 1970s funk and disco with electro and hip hop influences in his music.
Dimitri Yachvili Markarian is a former French rugby union player known for his successful career with Biarritz and the French national team, earning 61 caps and scoring 373 points from 2002 to 2012.
Dimitri Nanopoulos - Dimitri V. Nanopoulos is a highly cited Greek physicist known for his significant contributions to various branches of science.
Dimitri Tsoumpas is a former Canadian Football League guard who played for the Calgary Stampeders and was drafted second overall in the 2008 CFL Draft after playing college football for Weber State.
Dimitri Leonidas is an English actor, recognized for his performances in The Monuments Men, Rosewater, and Riviera.
Dimitri Bakradze was a prominent Georgian scholar known for his influential works in the history, archaeology, and ethnography of Georgia and the Caucasus.
Dimitri Andreevich Pätzold is a Kazakh-born German professional ice hockey goaltender known for his career in the Kontinental Hockey League and representing the German national team at international tournaments, including the 2010 Winter Olympics.
Dimitri Bascou is a French track and field athlete known for his explosive starts and has won gold at the 2016 European Championships and bronze at the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Dimitri Pavlovitch Riabouchinsky was a Russian fluid dynamicist known for his contributions to aerodynamics and his work in founding the Institute of Aerodynamics in Europe.
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