What is the origin of the name Dominica?

Dominica is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Dominica?

Dominica is currently ranked #10465 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Dominica?

Dominica is pronounced də-MIN-i-kə.

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Dominica

də-MIN-i-kə

Popularity

#10465

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

2,332

Peak Year

#56 in 1979

First Recorded

1909

Style

Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Feminine form of Dominicus, from Latin meaning "belonging to the Lord."

Nickname Watch

Dom Nica Minnie

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

Dominica Cibulkova
Slovak professional tennis player

Nicknames

Dom Nica Minnie

Spelling Variations

Dominique

Similar Names

Veronica Monica Alexandra Victoria

Personality Traits

StrongIndependentKindIntelligent

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