Dimitar

Dimitar (Димитър) is the Bulgarian equivalent of the male given name of Greek origin Dimitrios (Δημήτριος). The name is originally derived from the ancient Greek goddess Demeter . Due to the popularity of Saint Dimitrios in Orthodox states, the name is widespread in Eastern Europe. In everyday life in Bulgaria, however, the short form of the name, Mitko , is usually used.

The feminine form of the name in Bulgaria is Dimitrina or Димитрина .

Variants of the name in other languages

• Dmitri , Dimitri , Dimitrij, Dmitry, Dimitry, Dimitrios, Dimitris, Dimitrescu etc.

Name bearer

• Dmitar Zvonimir (*?; † April 20, 1089 ), King of Croatia
• Chadschi Dimitar (1840–1868), Bulgarian voivode
• Dimitar Berbatow (* 1981), Bulgarian football player
• Dimitar Danchev (poker player) (* 1986), Bulgarian poker player
• Dimitar Dimow (1909–1966), Bulgarian writer
• Dimitré Dinev (* 1968), Bulgarian writer
• Dimiter Gotscheff (1943–2013), Bulgarian theater director
• Dimiter Inkiow (1932-2006), Bulgarian-German children's book author
• Dimitar Peschew (1894–1973), Bulgarian politician
• Dimitar Rangelow (* 1983), Bulgarian football player

Another occurrence

• Sweti Dimitar , Cathedral in Vidin , Bulgaria