Demis

Demis is a masculine first name that is considered a short form of Themistocles and also represents a masculine variant of the name Themis. The meaning of the name can be described as 'the divine law'.

What does the name Demis mean?

The name Demis is a derived form of Themistocles and also serves as a masculine counterpart to Themis. It is translated as 'the divine law'. The roots of the name can be found in the ancient Greek thémis (Θέμις), which means 'the natural law', 'the divine law', and 'the custom'. Themis was a Titan and symbolized divine order as well as divine law. She was the daughter of Earth (Gaia) and Sky (Uranus).

Where does the name Demis come from?

The first name Demis has its origins in ancient Greek and means 'the divine law'. The etymology derives from thémis (Θέμις), which in the ancient Greek language means 'the natural law', 'the divine law', and 'the custom'. The name is used in the Greek language.

How do you pronounce Demis?

The pronunciation of Demis is clear and concise. The name is usually pronounced in German in two syllables as 'De-mis' [ˈdeːmɪs]. The beginning with an open vowel gives the name a certain brightness, while the ending '-mis' forms a short, precise closure. This ensures that Demis appears modern and direct – simple, clear, and with a slightly dynamic sound.

Popularity

Demis is among the less common first names in Germany. The name currently ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best placement was in 2010 at 2,204th. In the last ten years, Demis has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it 4,894th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,162nd.

Famous people

• Demis Aleman (Argentinian cyclist)
• Demis Jung (German football player)
• Demis Nikolaidis (Greek footballer)
• Demis Ohandjanian (footballer from England)
• Demis Roussos (Artemios Ventouris R.) (Greek singer)
• Demis Roussos (singer from Egypt)