Demetria

Updated: November 22, 2021 by MomsWhoThink Staff

Demetria is a Greek baby girl’s name that means “half”. Demetria comes from Greek goddess of the earth and fertility, Demeter. Demetria was most popular in the 1970s and the 1980s.

Meaning of the name Demetria:

Greek: half, follower of Demeter

Origin of the name Demetria:

Demetria is a baby girl’s name of Greek origin that means “half” or “follower of Demeter”. Demetria comes from the name of Greek goddess Demeter who was an earth and fertility goddess. Demeter was also the mother of Persephone.

Symbolism of the name Demetria:

Demeter was an earth goddess and associated with the seasons and fertility.

Style of the name Demetria:

traditional

Gender of the name Demetria:

Demetria is a girl's name.

Pronunciation of the name Demetria:

də-MEE-tre-a

Number of syllables in the name Demetria:

four

Emotion evoked from the name Demetria:

Demetria evokes feelings of nurturing and compassion.

Alternative spellings for the name Demetria:

Demitria, Demetrya, Dametria, Dimitria

Nicknames for the name Demetria:

Demi
Tria
Tia
Ria
Demeter

Popularity of the name Demetria:

According to the Social Security Administration, Demetria is a popular baby girl’s name. Demetria was in the top 1000 baby names from 1965 to 1993. It peaked at #479 in 1974.