Dimitris
Meaning of Dimitris
Dimitris is a male name with Greek origins. It is pronounced as di-MEE-tris (/diˈmi.tris/). Variations of the name include Dimitri and Dimitrios. Dimitris has been a popular choice for parents in the United States, consistently ranking within the top 10,000 names over the past few decades. In recent years, it has maintained a moderate level of popularity, with around 5 to 15 occurrences per year. This name carries an air of strength and sophistication, making it a great choice for parents looking for a timeless and culturally rich name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Greek
- Pronunced as di-MEE-tris (/diˈmi.tris/)
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Notable People Named Dimitris
| Dimitris Lyacos is a contemporary Greek writer known for his genre-defying Poena Damni trilogy, which combines themes from literary tradition with elements from ritual, religion, philosophy, and anthropology. |
| Dimitris Diamantidis - Dimitrios 'Dimitris' Diamantidis is a retired Greek professional basketball player known for his versatility and influence on the game, and is a member of both the EuroLeague 2000–10 All-Decade Team and the EuroLeague 2010–20 All-Decade Team. |
| Dimitris Melissanidis is a prominent Greek business shipping and oil tycoon, known for his ownership of AEK Athens F.C. and Aegean Oil. |
| Dimitris Avramopoulos is a prominent Greek politician and former diplomat who has held high-level cabinet positions and served as the EU Commissioner for Migration, Home Affairs, and Citizenship. |
| Dimitris Mitropanos was a renowned Greek singer known for his mastery of Laïkó music. |
| Dimitris Nikolaidis was a Greek actor known for his work in film and television. |
| Dimitris Kaklamanakis is a Greek professional basketball player known for his career with Panionios in the Greek A2 Basket League, standing at 2.06 meters tall. |
| Dimitris Kalaitzidis is a Greek professional basketball player known for his skills as a shooting guard-small forward, currently playing for Gefyra in the Greek 3rd division. |
| Dimitris Tsovolas was a Greek politician who held the position of Minister of Finance from 1985 to 1989. |
| Dimitris Kokolakis, a retired Greek professional basketball player from Rethymno, Greece, stood at 2.15 m and played at the center position. |
| Dimitris Tsiogas was a Greek politician. |
| Dimitris Drosos is a Greek businessman and former chairman of AEK Athens BC and PAOK BC, who started his career as a footballer before transitioning into the business world. |
| Dimitris Bogdanos, a Greek former professional basketball player, excelled at both small forward and power forward positions with a height of 2.02 meters. |
