Dima is a name with rich cultural and historical significance. Dima 'is primarily a girl's name of Russian origin, derived from 'Dmitri, 'meaning 'follower of Demeter. The name is derived from the Russian diminutive form of Dmitriy, which itself is a derivative of the Greek name Demetrius. This form of the name was popularized by Russian chemist Dmitriy Mendeleev, who formulated the Periodic Law.
