Dmitro

Dmitro is a masculine given name used in Ukrainian and other Slavic contexts, as well as in diaspora communities. It is a variant spelling of the Ukrainian name Dmytro, which in turn derives from the Greek name Demetrios.

Etymology and meaning: The name originates from the Greek Demetrios, meaning “of Demeter” or “follower of Demeter,” the goddess of agriculture. The form has many variants across languages, including Dimitri, Dmitri, Dmitry, Dimitrios, Demetrios, and Demetrius.

Usage and distribution: In Ukraine, the standard form is Dmytro; Dmitro may be encountered in transliterations outside Ukraine or in historical texts, and among Ukrainian communities abroad when adapting spelling to local conventions. The variant can appear in multilingual contexts due to phonetic transcription.

Pronunciation: Dmitro is typically pronounced with two syllables, roughly DMEE-tro or DM-ee-tro, depending on language and transliteration practices.

Variants and related names: Dmytro (Ukrainian); Dmitri, Dmitriy, Dmitry (Russian); Dimitri (French/English); Dimitrios or Demetrios (Greek). In some cases, Dmitro may be used as a masculine given name in non-native contexts or, rarely, as a surname.

See also: Dmytro; Dmitri; Dmitry; Dimitri; Demetrios; Demetrio.