Dem - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations

Dem

βš₯
dem'dem'1 syllable
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§English
Strong

MEANING

A short form of names like Demetrius or Demetria

ORIGIN

Greek

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Greek name 'Demetrios', meaning 'follower of Demeter'

CULTURAL NOTES

Commonly used as a diminutive or nickname in English-speaking cultures

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The root 'Demetrios' has been used since ancient Greece, associated with the goddess Demeter.

πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡·Turkish
Strong

MEANING

Iron

ORIGIN

Turkish

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Turkish word 'demir', meaning 'iron'

CULTURAL NOTES

Iron is a symbol of strength and resilience in many cultures

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used in Turkish-speaking regions as a word for iron, sometimes as a name or nickname.

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