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The baby name Dmytro is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdmɪtro/ (DMI-troh).

Dmytro is Ukrainian in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Ukrainian
Pronunciation: /ˈdmɪtro/ (DMI-troh)

What is the meaning of the name Dmytro ?

The baby name Dmytro is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdmɪtro/ (DMI-troh).

Dmytro is Ukrainian in Origin.

Ukrainian masculine given name Dmytro derives from Greek Demetrios, meaning "of Demeter" or "devoted to Demeter," the ancient goddess of agriculture and the fertile earth. The theonym is linked to Indo-European roots for "earth" and "mother," reinforcing associations with fruitfulness, steadfastness, and nurture.

The name entered the Slavic world through Byzantine Christianity and the cult of Saint Demetrius of Thessaloniki; it became established in Kyivan Rus’ and has remained widely used in Ukraine. Dmytro retains a distinctly Ukrainian phonology and spelling, distinguishing it from neighboring forms. Cross-linguistic variants include Dmitry/Dmitri (Russian), Dymitr (Polish), Dzmitry (Belarusian), Dimitar (Bulgarian), Dumitru (Romanian), Demetrios/Dimitrios (Greek), Demetrius/Demetri (English), Demetrio (Italian/Spanish), and Dimitrije (Serbian). It remains among Ukraine’s most familiar male names, borne by statesmen, writers, and athletes; Ukrainian name days are celebrated near 26 October or 8 November, depending on church calendar.

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Famous people with the name Dmytro

Dmytro Kuleba Politician · Born 1981 · Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba is a Ukrainian politician known for his role as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, a position he has held since 2020. He has been a prominent figure in Ukraine's diplomatic efforts, especially during the ongoing conflict with Russia. Born in 1981, Kuleba has been actively involved in shaping Ukraine's foreign policy and strengthening its international relations.

Dmytro – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
HU 0 #115 1 1,675
EE Boys 0 #119 7 2,087
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
CY Boys 0 #127 5 3,473
MU 0 #136 2 3,613
LT Boys 0 #147 5 2,166
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
MT Boys 0 #179 1 4,064
PL Boys 0 #182 188 6,459
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
AR 0 #193 1 2,915
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
PL 0 #208 5 2,600
SI Boys 0 #210 2 3,402
BG Boys 0 #219 2 3,850
IR 0 #230 2 4,221
CZ Boys 0 #237 68 6,530
PT 0 #249 2 4,161
NA Boys 0 #252 2 6,830
KZ Boys 0 #295 2 6,578
PT Boys 0 #301 67 7,951
JP Boys 0 #303 1 7,909
DK Boys 0 #324 9 7,401
Canada Boys 2018 #327 5 2,587
CN Boys 0 #329 3 9,639
MU Boys 0 #361 9 8,477
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
IR Boys 0 #469 84 10,162
RU Boys 0 #486 20 12,621
CR Boys 0 #509 2 10,188
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
HK Boys 0 #557 1 12,905
LY 0 #558 2 12,703
PS Boys 0 #560 2 10,655
IL Boys 0 #597 11 10,983
Finland Boys 2026 #636 47 3,552
SG Boys 0 #738 2 17,960
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
Spain Boys 0 #872 59 5,610
United States Boys 2024 #883 10 7,044
Germany Boys 0 #914 39 5,697
OM Boys 0 #917 2 17,948
EG Boys 0 #924 2 15,035
NL Boys 0 #937 15 5,873
NG Boys 0 #1,001 1 16,906
AE Boys 0 #1,082 11 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
TR 0 #1,252 3 19,440
IT Boys 0 #1,264 208 10,046

Dmytro is popular in 41 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
AE
AR
BG
Canada

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People also ask about Dmytro

Dmytro is predominantly a boy's name.
Dmytro is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈdmɪtro/ (DMI-troh).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Dmytriy, Dmitro, Dmitriy, Dima and Dimko.
Yes — Dmytro ranked #327 in Canada in 2018, and appears in official birth registries across 3 countries.
Dmytro ranks highest in Canada (#327 in 2018).
Yes — 1 notable people named Dmytro are in our database, including Dmytro Kuleba (Politician).