Origin:
Greek
Sex:Female
Unisex Name?Yes
Meaning:Earth-lover. Demeter is the mythological Greek goddess of corn and harvest. She withdraws for the part of the year her daughter Persephone must spend with the god of the underworld – the reason for winter.
Soul Urge:People with the name Demetre have a deep inner desire for a stable, loving family or community, and a need to work with others and to be appreciated.
Expression:People with the name Demetre are excellent at analyzing, understanding, and learning. They tend to be mystics, philosophers, scholars, and teachers. Because they live so much in the mind, they tend to be quiet and introspective, and are usually introverts. When presented with issues, they will see the larger picture. Their solitary thoughtfulness and analysis of people and world events may make them seem aloof, and sometimes even melancholy.