Dieter

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Dieter is derived from the Germanic elements "theud" meaning "people" and "hari" meaning "army" or "warrior". Therefore, the name Dieter means "ruler of the people" or "warrior of the people".
Pronunciation
DEE-tu
The name is typically pronounced as "DEE-ter".
Popularity
Dieter is not a very common name outside of Germany, but it is still used in other German-speaking countries such as Austria and Switzerland.

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Dieter Name meanings & History

Dieter is derived from the Germanic elements "theud" meaning "people" and "hari" meaning "army" or "warrior". Therefore, the name Dieter means "ruler of the people" or "warrior of the people". Means "warrior of the people", derived from the Old German elements theod meaning "people" (Old High German diota, Old Frankish þeoda) and heri meaning "army". This name is also used as a short form of Dietrich. The name Dieter is mostly used in Germany and other German-speaking countries, but it may also be used by parents in other countries who are looking for a less common name with a strong Germanic heritage.

Zodiac Sign of Dieter: Domestic Cancer

Synonyms of Dieter:

D: Dutiful,Doting,Demanding,Domestic,Determined,Daddy

I: Involved,Intimate,Indulgence

E: Exaggerate,Environment,Entertain,Enliven,Expressive,Enlighten

T: Tacky,Truth,Doubting Thomas,Testy,Tireless,Talkative,Touchy

R: Restless,Reason,Resourceful,Rational

Dieter is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name

Famous People

Some notable people with the name Dieter include Dieter Bohlen, a German musician and producer, and Dieter Zetsche, a German businessman who was the CEO of Daimler AG.

2.) DIETER (Male)

Usage: German

Meanings: A short form of Dieterich (ruler of the people), Dieter is also bestowed as an independent given name. See DIETRICH. (DEE-TER)


3.) Dieter (Male)

Usage: German

Meanings: (German) prepared

Other Forms: Detah, Deter


4.) Dieter (Male)

Usage: German

Meanings: (German) army of the people.

Other Forms: Deiter, Deyter


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