Demetria is a
given name
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, the feminine form of the
Greek
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name
Demetrius
Demetrius is the Latinized form of the Ancient Greek male given name ''Dēmḗtrios'' (), meaning “Demetris” - "devoted to goddess Demeter".
Alternate forms include Demetrios, Dimitrios, Dimitris, Dmytro, Dimitri, Dimitrie, Dimitar, Dumit ...
, which means "follower of
Demeter
In ancient Greek religion and mythology, Demeter (; Attic: ''Dēmḗtēr'' ; Doric: ''Dāmā́tēr'') is the Olympian goddess of the harvest and agriculture, presiding over crops, grains, food, and the fertility of the earth. Although s ...
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[''Oxford Dictionary of First Names'', s.v. "Demi".] Variations of Demetria include Demetri, Dem, Demet, Demetra, Metra and Demi; the common diminutive form of the name is also used as a nickname for Demetria.
People named Demetria include:
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St. Demetria (died 362), Christian martyr and saint
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Demetria Kalodimos
Demetria Kalodimos is a television news presenter based in Nashville, Tennessee. She was formerly an anchor for WSMV-TV, an NBC affiliate based in Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville is the capital city of the U.S. state of Tennessee and the seat ...
, American anchorperson
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Demi Lovato
Demetria Devonne Lovato ( ; born August 20, 1992), known as Demi Lovato, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. After appearing on the children's television series ''Barney & Friends'' (2002–2004), Lovato rose to prominence for pl ...
(born 1992), American actor, singer and songwriter
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Demetria McKinney
Demetria Dyan McKinney (born August 27, 1979) is an American actress and singer. From 2006 to 2012, during its original run, she starred in the TBS sitcom '' Tyler Perry's House of Payne'', a BET revival of the show was announced in 2020. Her oth ...
, American actress, singer and songwriter
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Demetria Royals, American director, producer and editor
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Demetria Sance (born 1977), American former indoor volleyball player
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Demetria Taylor
Demetria M. Taylor (born February 28, 1973) is an American Chicago blues singer and songwriter. Her father was Eddie Taylor, a fellow Chicago blues musician. Her step-brother Larry Taylor is a blues drummer and vocalist, and her brother Eddie Ta ...
(born 1973), American Chicago blues singer and songwriter
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Demetria Washington (born 1979), American former sprinter
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