Demeter

The meaning of Demeter is 'earth mother' and the name is of Greek origin. In Greek mythology, she was the goddess of corn, the harvest and agriculture. The name also means 'mother-earth' and 'of Demeter'. 'Dedicated to Demeter' and 'son of Demeter' are its other meanings. It was believed that goddess Demeter made the crops grow each year and so, the first loaf of bread would be sacrificed in her honor. An Olympian goddess, Demeter is also said to be 'a protector of women' and is believed to be linked to the seasons. There is a famous Demeter statue in the British Museum in London.

Gender

Girl

Meaning

earth mother

Origin

Greek

Numerology

D is for dignity, no one disputes this trait!

E is for expressive, not one to hold within.

M is for mirth, your laughter.

E is for exquisite, who could argue?

T is for talent, hidden or not.

E is for enrich, a quality you share.

R is for refreshing, the sparkling you.

Lucky

Demeter lucky number is 7.

The detectives of numerology, 7 is known for its investigative abilities and analytical skills. Astrologically, the number 7 can be thought of as a blend of Virgo and Scorpio energy: 7 is extremely detail-oriented, but is driven by inner-wisdom as opposed to tangible realities.

Demeter in Pop Culture

• Demeter a character from the musical 'Cats'
• Demeter Greek goddess of the harvest