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3/20/2023, 1:34 PM Lucille
8/14/2017, 6:13 AM LMS

Name Demas
Gender Masculine
Usage Ancient Greek, Biblical, Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin, English (American), Literature
Scripts Δημᾶς(Ancient Greek)
Other Forms FormsDimas (modern Greek transcription)
Edit Status Status3. usages AND description are verified

Meaning & History

Contracted form of Demetrios as well as of given names that contain the Greek element δῆμος (demos) meaning "the people", such as Demokritos and Demosthenes. Also compare similar contractions, such as Annas, Cleopas and Silas.

In the New Testament, Demas is the name of a companion of Paul. He ultimately deserted Paul, and is therefore regarded by some as "Paul's Judas".

In English literature, Demas is the name of a villainous character from the Christian allegorical novel The Pilgrim's Progress (1678) written by John Bunyan (1628-1688).
Added 8/14/2017 by LMS