Demissie as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Demissie

What is the meaning of the name Demissie ?

The baby name Demissie is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced deh-MIS-ee (IPA: dəˈmɪsi).

Demissie is Amharic in Origin.

Demissie is an Ethiopian male given name of Amharic and Tigrinya origin, ultimately linked to the Geʿez/Amharic verbal root for “to add” or “to increase” (mädämäs). It carries senses of increase, abundance, and blessing - often interpreted as a wish that the family or its fortunes will grow. Common transliterations include Demese, Demise, Demiss, and Demisse; a related patronymic form is Demissew/Demissiew, and English-speaking contexts sometimes shorten it to Demi. The name is typically pronounced de-MISS-ee.

In usage, Demissie functions both as a given name and, through Ethiopia’s patronymic system, as a hereditary-style surname in the diaspora (a child’s second name reflects the father’s given name). It rose to wide visibility in the 20th century and is borne by figures across public life, such as the Ethiopian military officer Demissie Bulto. Its meaning aligns with broader Ethiopian naming traditions that encode hopes for prosperity, lineage, and moral growth.