The baby name Demetrios is a boy name, 4 syllables long and is pronounced "duh-MEE-tree-ohs".
Demetrios is a Greek name that means "follower of Demeter". Demeter was the Greek goddess of agriculture, fertility and harvest. The name Demetrios is derived from the Greek word "demos" meaning "people" and "teron" meaning "earth". Demetrios is a popular name in Greece and is also used in other countries, especially those with Greek or Orthodox Christian traditions. The name has been used since ancient times and is associated with several important historical figures.
The name Demetrios is typically used for boys. It is pronounced "deh-MEH-tree-ohs" in English, with the emphasis on the second syllable. The name has several variations, including Dimitrios, Dimitris, and Demetrius. The name is composed of two parts, "demos" and "teron", which together mean "follower of Demeter". The name is often shortened to "Demi" or "Dimitri" as a nickname.
The origin of the name Demetrios can be traced back to ancient Greece. The name was popularized by several important historical figures, including Demetrios Poliorcetes, a king of Macedon, and Demetrios Chalkokondyles, a Greek scholar and historian. The name has remained popular in Greece and other countries with Greek traditions, and has been used by several notable individuals in modern times, including the Greek-American politician Demetrios Giannaros and the Greek footballer Demetrios Sgouros.
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Demetrios James Caraley Demetrios James Caraley is a prominent political scientist and academician known for his extensive research on international relations. He is a professor of political science at Barnard College and Columbia University. Caraley has authored several books, including "The Politics of Military Unification" and "National Security Policy: Making the Tough Choices," and has served as the President of the Academic Council on the United Nations System. |