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    Dimitri

    dih-MEE-tree

    Greek/Russian
    Boy
    Meaning-based name
    Meaning
    Devoted to Demeter; Earth-lover; Follower
    Origin
    Greek/Russian
    Is it in the Bible?
    No — the name Dimitri does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Devoted to Demeter; Earth-lover; Follower", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Dimitri.
    First appears in
    Does not appear in the King James text
    Peak US usage
    1990s (0.012% of births), currently falling
    Spiritual meaning
    Dimitri continues steadfastly — in doctrine, fellowship, bread-breaking, prayers, the devoted soul always zealously affected in good things.
    Verses on this meaning
    • Galatians 4:18

      "But it is good to be zealously affected always in a good thing, and not only when I am present with you."

    • Acts 2:42

      "And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers."

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