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Dominica
Pronounced doh-MIN-ih-kah /doˈmɪn.ɪ.kɑ/Medium
Meaning: A feminine of Dominic, from the Latin dominicus, 'of the Lord; belonging to the Lord' (from dominus, 'lord'); also a Caribbean island-nameLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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History & Origin
Dominica is a feminine of Dominic, from the Latin dominicus, 'of the Lord; belonging to the Lord' (from dominus, 'lord'); it is also a Caribbean island-name. A lyrical name (said 'doh-MIN-ih-kah').
In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Italian and Hispanic families. Rare, of-the-Lord at the root, and lyrical.
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What does the name Dominica mean?
Dominica is Latin for 'of the Lord; belonging to the Lord' (feminine of Dominic, from dominus).
How do you pronounce Dominica?
It's said doh-MIN-ih-kah /doˈmɪn.ɪ.kɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the second.
Is Dominica a boy or girl name?
Dominica is a girl's name.
How popular is Dominica?
Dominica is a rare name in the U.S.