Dimitar ( bg, Димитър;

Macedonian Macedonian most often refers to someone or something from or related to Macedonia. Macedonian(s) may specifically refer to: People Modern * Macedonians (ethnic group), a nation and a South Slavic ethnic group primarily associated with North M ...

: Димитар) is a South Slavic masculine given name. It is widely found in Bulgaria and North Macedonia. Dimitar is derived from

Saint Demetrius Saint Demetrius (or Demetrios) of Thessaloniki, Thessalonica ( el, Ἅγιος Δημήτριος τῆς Θεσσαλονίκης, (); bg, Димитър Солунски (); mk, Свети Димитрија Солунски (); ro, Sfântu ...

(280–306), alternate form of Demetrius. Containing the

Proto Indo-European language Proto-Indo-European (PIE) is the reconstructed common ancestor of the Indo-European language family. Its proposed features have been derived by linguistic reconstruction from documented Indo-European languages. No direct record of Proto-Indo-E ...

''mater'' "mother", it is rooted in the Greek goddess Earth mother

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 ...

. The most common short for Dimitar is Mitko, while people with the name Dimitar are informally called also Mite, Mito, Dimo, Dimi, Dimcho, Dimko, Dimka, Dime. * Dimitar Agura (1849–1911), Bulgarian historian, professor of history at Sofia University and rector of the university * Dimitar Andonovski (born 1985), Ethnic Macedonian singer *

Dimitar Avramovski–Pandilov Dimitar Avramovski–Pandilov ( mk, Димитар Аврамовски-Пандилов) (aka ''Dimitar Pandilov''; 1 March 1898, in Tresonče – 26 July 1963) is considered the first impressionist painter, the founder of modern Macedonian art. ...

(1899–1963), ethnic Macedonian painter * Dimitar Berbatov (born 1981), Bulgarian footballer *

Dimitar Blagoev Dimitar Blagoev Nikolov (, mk, Димитар Благоев Николов; 14 June 1856 – 7 May 1924) was a Bulgarian political leader and philosopher. He was the founder of the Bulgarian left-wing political movement and of the first social- ...

(1856–1924), Bulgarian political leader, the founder of Bulgarian socialism *

Dimitar Bosnov Dimitar Bosnov (Bulgarian: Димитър Боснов), (born 1933 in Sliven-2012) was a defender for PFC Cherno More Varna from 1955 to 1970. He played 343 matches in the top Bulgarian division. Bosnov died in Varna in January 2012 aged 79. R ...

(born 1933), defender for PFC Cherno More Varna from 1955 to 1970 * Dimitar Buynozov (1935–1995), Bulgarian actor *

Dimitar Dimitrov (defender) Dimitar Dimitrov (born 10 November 1989) is a Bulgarian footballer, currently playing for Slivnishki Geroy. He comes from Levski Sofia's Youth Academy. Career PFC Levski Sofia Dimitrov is a youth of PFC Levski Sofia. He made his official debut ...

(born 1989), Bulgarian footballer * Dimitar Dimitrov (football manager) (born 1959), Bulgarian football coach and manager of FC Amkar Perm * Dimitar Dimitrov (Republic of Macedonia) (born 1937), philosopher, writer, journalist, and diplomat from the Republic of Macedonia * Dimitar Dimitrov (volleyball player) (born 1952), Bulgarian former volleyball player * Dimitar Dimov (1909–1966), Bulgarian dramatist, novelist, and veterinary surgeon * Dimitar Dobrev (born 1931), former Greco-Roman wrestler from Bulgaria *

Dimitar Furnadjiev Dimitar Furnadjiev is a Bulgaria Bulgaria (; bg, България, Bǎlgariya), officially the Republic of Bulgaria,, ) is a country in Southeast Europe. It is situated on the eastern flank of the Balkans, and is bordered by Romania to t ...

, Bulgarian cellist * Dimitar Ganev (1898–1964), Bulgarian communist politician * Dimitar Grekov (1847–1901), Bulgarian liberal politician who also served as Prime Minister * Dimitar Iliev (footballer born 1988), Bulgarian football forward * Dimitar Iliev (footballer born 1986), Bulgarian football defender *

Dimitar Iliev Popov Dimitar Iliev Popov (Pokriva) ( bg, Димитър Илиев Попов ; 26 June 1927 – 5 December 2015) was a leading Bulgarian judge and the first Prime Minister of the country not to be a member of the Bulgarian Communist Party since 1946. H ...

(born 1927), leading Bulgarian judge and Prime Minister * Dimitar Ilievski-Murato (1953–1989), alpinist from the Republic of Macedonia * Dimitar Inkiow (1932–2006), Bulgarian writer * Dimitar Isakov (born 1924), retired Bulgarian football player * Dimitar Ivankov (born 1975), Bulgarian football player * Dimitar Ivanov Makriev (born 1984), Bulgarian footballer * Dimitar Ivanov Popov (1894–1975), Bulgarian organic chemist and an academician of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences *

Dimitar Khlebarov Dimitar Petrov Khlebarov ( bg, Димитър Петров Хлебаров; 3 September 1934 – 28 October 2009) was pole vaulter from Bulgaria. He set his personal best (4.96 metres) on 26 September 1965 at a meet in Sofia. He was born in Ya ...

(born 1934), retired pole vaulter from Bulgaria *

Dimitar Koemdzhiev Dimitar Koemdzhiev ( bg, Димитър Коемджиев; born 28 September 1978) is a Bulgarian footballer. Playing career Koemdzhiev began playing in 1999 in the Bulgarian A Football Group with Pirin Blagoevgrad. After the relegation of P ...

(born 1978), Bulgarian footballer *

Dimitar Kondovski Dimitar Kondovski ( mk, Димитар Кондовски, ;1927 - 1993) was a Macedonian painter, critic and professor. Education and career He was born in Prilep and studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Belgrade. Kondovski spearheaded the firs ...

(1927–1993), Macedonian painter *

Dimitar Nakov Dimitar Nakov ( bg, Димитър Наков; born 18 October 1980) is a Bulgarian footballer. He currently plays as a midfield maestro for JB Rangers FC. Career Nakov was raised in Belasitsa Petrich's youth teams. Nakov moved to Slavia Sofia ...

(born 1980), Bulgarian footballer * Dimitar Nenov (1901–1953), Bulgarian classical pianist, composer, music pedagogue and architect *

Dimitar Obshti Dimitar Obshti ( bg, Димитър Общи) was a 19th-century Bulgarian revolutionary, who fought for the liberation of Bulgaria, Serbia and Crete from the Ottoman Empire, as well as for the ''Risorgimento'' of Italy. Biography Obshti was bor ...

, 19th-century Bulgarian revolutionary *

Dimitar Paskov Dimitar Paskov (, 18 October 1914, Gorno Brodi – 24 April 1986, Bulgaria) is a Bulgarian chemist who led the Sopharma team that extracted NivalinCHRUSCIEL, M. and VARAGIĆ, V. (1966), THE EFFECT OF GALANTAMINE ON THE BLOOD PRESSURE OF THE RAT. Br ...

, the chemist who led the Sopharma team that extracted Nivalin (Galantamine) for first time * Dimitar Penev (born 1945), Bulgarian football coach and former player *

Dimitar Peshev Dimitar Peshev ( bg, Димитър Пешев; 25 June 1894 – 20 February 1973) was the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of Bulgaria and Minister of Justice (1935–1936), before World War II. He rebelled against the pro-Nazi cabinet and ...

(1894–1973), the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of Bulgaria and Minister of Justice during World War II *

Dimitar Petkov Dimitar Nikolov Petkov () (2 November 1858, Tulcea – 11 March 1907, Sofia) was a leading member of the Bulgarian People's Liberal Party and the country's Prime Minister from 5 November 1906 until he was assassinated in Sofia the following ye ...

(1856–1907), leading member of the Bulgarian People's Liberal Party; Prime Minister (assassinated) * Dimitar Petkov (footballer) (born 1987), Bulgarian footballer * Dimitar Popgeorgiev (1840–1907), Bulgarian revolutionary from Macedonia *

Dimitar Popov Dimitar Nikolaev Popov ( bg, Димитър Николаев Попов; born 27 February 1970) is a former Bulgarian professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Career In his career Popov played for Levski Sofia, Botev Plovdiv, Sparta ...

(born 1970), Bulgarian football (soccer) player in goalkeeper role *

Dimitar Rangelov Dimitar Rangelov (Bulgarian language, Bulgarian: Димитър Рангелов; born 9 February 1983) is a Bulgarian professional Association football, footballer who plays as a Forward (association football), forward for German NOFV-Oberliga ...

(born 1983), Bulgarian football striker *

Dimitar Rizov Dimitar Hristov Rizov or Rizoff ( bg, Димитър Христов Ризов, mk, Димитар Христов Ризов; 1862 – 1918) was a Bulgarian revolutionary, publicist, politician, journalist and diplomat. Life Rizov was born ...

, Bulgarian revolutionary, publicist, politician, journalist and diplomat *

Dimitar Shtilianov Dimitar Panayotov Shtilianov or Shtilyanov ( bg, Димитър Панайотов Щилянов; born 17 July 1976) is boxer from Bulgaria. He won a bronze medal at the 1999 World Amateur Boxing Championships in Houston, Texas. Two years later ...

(born 1976), boxer from Bulgaria *

Dimitar Spisarevski Dimitar Spisarevski ( bg, Димитър Списаревски) (19 July 1916 – 20 December 1943) was a Bulgarian fighter pilot known for taking down an American bomber by ramming it during the bombing of Sofia in World War II. Born in Dobri ...

(1916–1943), Bulgarian fighter pilot in World War II * Dimitar Stanchov (1863–1940), Bulgarian politician, acting Prime Minister in 1907 *

Dimitar Stoyanov (politician) Dimitar Kinov Stoyanov ( bg, Димитър Кинов Стоянов) (born 17 May 1983 in Sofia) is a Bulgarian and European Union, EU politician. While still a student of Law at Sofia University, Dimitar Stoyanov joined the Attack (political ...

(born 1983), Bulgarian and EU politician *

Dimitar Talev Dimitar Talev ( bg, Димитър Талев) (1 September 1898 – 20 October 1966) was a Bulgarian writer, journalist, political prisoner, and member of the Bulgarian National Assembly. Biography Born in Prilep, in the Manastir Vilayet of t ...

(1898–1966), Bulgarian writer and journalist *

Dimitar Telkiyski Dimitar Telkiyski ( bg, Димитър Телкийски; born 5 May 1977) is a Bulgarian football manager and a former player. His nickname is ''Mecho'' ( bg, Мечо) or 'Teddybear', was given to him by the Botev Plovdiv supporters. Career ...

(born 1977), Bulgarian football player *

Dimitar Vlahov Dimitar Yanakiev Vlahov ( bg, Димитър Янакиев Влахов; mk, Димитар Јанакиев Влахов; 8 November 1878 – 7 April 1953) was a Macedonian Bulgarian politician from the region of Macedonia and member of th ...

(1878–1953), revolutionary from the region of Macedonia *

Dimitar Vodenicharov Dimitar Vodenicharov ( bg, Димитър Воденичаров; born 26 December 1987 in Blagoevgrad) is a Bulgarian football striker. Career Vodenicharov is a forward who was born in Blagoevgrad, but made his debut in professional football wh ...

(born 1987), Bulgarian football striker *

Dimitar Yakimov Dimitar Nikolov Yakimov ( bg, Димитър Николов Якимов; born 12 August 1941) is a Bulgarian former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder or forward. He represented Septemvri Sofia and CSKA Sofia at club ...

(born 1941), one of the most respected players of the Bulgarian football team CSKA Sofia *

Dimitar Zlatanov Dimitar Zlatanov ( bg, Димитър Златанов; born 9 November 1948, in Ihtiman) is a retired Bulgarian volleyball player who is a three-time Olympian. He won a silver medal at the 1980 Olympics, and also previously competed at the 196 ...

(born 1948), former Bulgarian volleyball player; won the silver medal at the 1980 Summer Olympics *

Dimitar Zlatarev Dimitar Vasiliev Zlatarev (Bulgarian: ''Димитър Василев Златарев''; 5 August 1896 in Yambol, Principality of Bulgaria – 1937 in Komsomolsk-on-Amur, Soviet Union) was a Bulgarian terrorist. He joined the Bulgarian Communi ...

, Bulgarian terrorist *

Dimitar Zograf Dimitar Hristov ( bg, Димитър Христов), better known as Dimitar Zograf (Димитър Зограф) (1796–1860), was a noted 19th-century Bulgarian painter known for his icons. Born in Samokov to the family of Hristo Dimitrov, t ...

(1796–1860), 19th-century Bulgarian painter known for his icons *

Hadzhi Dimitar Dimitar Nikolov Asenov ( bg, Димитър Николов Асенов ; 10 May 1840 – 10 August 1868), better known as Hadzhi Dimitar ( ), was one of the most prominent Bulgarian voivode and revolutionaries working for the Liberation of Bulg ...

(1840–1868), one of the most prominent Bulgarian revolutionary workers for the Liberation of Bulgaria from Ottoman rule

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