"But it is good to be zealously affected always in a good thing, and not only when I am present with you."
Christian Name · Greek/Russian Origin
Dimitri Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Dimitri
boy
Dimitri means "Devoted to Demeter; Earth-lover; Follower", a boy's name of Greek/Russian origin. The name Dimitri does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Dimitri continues steadfastly — in doctrine, fellowship, bread-breaking, prayers, the devoted soul always zealously affected in good things.
Is Dimitri 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.
Pronunciation:/dih-MEE-tree/
OriginGreek/Russian
MeaningDevoted to Demeter; Earth-lover; Follower
What does Dimitri mean?
Dimitri is a boy name of Greek/Russian origin meaning "Devoted to Demeter; Earth-lover; Follower". Dimitri is devoted — and devotion to God is the highest calling. 'But it is good to be zealously affected always in a good thing.' Dimitri's devotion is steadfast, always directed toward the good.
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What does Dimitri mean in the Bible?
Dimitri means "Devoted to Demeter; Earth-lover; Follower" and is a name of Greek/Russian origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Dimitri is devoted — and devotion to God is the highest calling. 'But it is good to be zealously affected always in a good thing.' Dimitri's devotion is steadfast, always directed toward the good.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Dimitri?
Dimitri is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Devoted to Demeter; Earth-lover; Follower" — not because Scripture names anyone Dimitri.
"And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers."
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Which books of the Bible mention Dimitri?
Dimitri is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Dimitri?
Dimitri continues steadfastly — in doctrine, fellowship, bread-breaking, prayers, the devoted soul always zealously affected in good things.
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Dimitri name meaning: frequently asked questions
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.
Dimitri means "Devoted to Demeter; Earth-lover; Follower." It is a Greek/Russian name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Devoted to Demeter; Earth-lover; Follower" — runs right through the Bible.
Greek/Russian. Dimitri comes into English from Greek/Russian and carries the sense "Devoted to Demeter; Earth-lover; Follower." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Dimitri
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Dimitri?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Dimitri?
You can read every verse where Dimitri appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.