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Dominic
DOM-ih-nihk
Dominic (name) means a masculine given name of Latin origin, meaning "belonging to the Lord.". Example: “Dominic was baptized on a Sunday, fitting his name.”
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A masculine given name of Latin origin, meaning "belonging to the Lord."
"Dominic was baptized on a Sunday, fitting his name."
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Etymology
Comes from Late Latin Dominicus, derived from Dominus ("Lord").
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What does “Dominic” mean?
The word “Dominic” means a masculine given name of Latin origin, meaning "belonging to the Lord.".
How do you pronounce “Dominic”?
“Dominic” is pronounced DOM-ih-nihk (/ˈdɒm.ɪˌnɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “Dominic” in a sentence?
Here is “Dominic” used in a sentence: “Dominic was baptized on a Sunday, fitting his name.”
What part of speech is “Dominic”?
“Dominic” is a name.
Is “Dominic” a common word?
“Dominic” is an uncommon word in modern English.
Is "Dominic" related to the name "Dominique"?
Yes. "Dominic" and its French counterpart "Dominique" share the same Latin origin and meaning, though "Dominique" is also commonly used as a feminine name in French-speaking cultures.
Is "Dominic" connected to the Dominican religious order?
Yes. The Dominican order takes its name from Saint Dominic, its founder, and the given name "Dominic" shares that same origin.
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