Domenico
Domenico is a Christian boy name of Latin, via Italian origin, meaning “Of the Lord”.
| Meaning | Of the Lord |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Latin, via Italian |
| Pronunciation | doh-MEN-ee-koh |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Italy, Switzerland, Argentina |
Meaning and origin of Domenico
Domenico is the Italian form of Dominic, from the Latin Dominicus, 'belonging to the Lord'. It was often given to children born on a Sunday, dies Dominica, the Lord's day. Saint Dominic, the founder of the Dominican order of preachers in the early thirteenth century, made it popular throughout Catholic Europe. The composer Domenico Scarlatti is a famous bearer.
Is Domenico a Christian name?
Domenico honours Saint Dominic and literally means 'of the Lord', so it is a clearly Christian name.
How popular is Domenico?
A traditional Italian name, still in use.
Gifts with the name Domenico
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Spellings and variants of Domenico
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Domenico mean?
Domenico means 'Of the Lord'. It is of Latin, via Italian origin.
Is Domenico a Christian name?
Domenico honours Saint Dominic and literally means 'of the Lord', so it is a clearly Christian name.
How do you pronounce Domenico?
Domenico is pronounced doh-MEN-ee-koh.
Is Domenico a boy or girl name?
Domenico is usually a boy name.