Lord, Ruler
Pronunciation: doh-MIN-ik
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Dominic is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Lord". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: doh-MIN-ik. Lucky number: 1. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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Δομήνικος
κυβερνήτης, αρχηγός, δάσκαλος
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
doh-MIN-ik
IPA
/dɒˈmɪnɪk/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
1
Lucky Day
Sunday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
Life Path Number
1
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Dominic de Guzmán was born in Castile, Spain, around 1170. He is best known for founding the Dominican Order in 1215.
12th Century
Dominic also played a significant role in the development of scholastic philosophy, which emphasizes the use of logic and reason to understand theology.
13th Century
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Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Dominic
lord, master, ruler, leader, teacher
דומיניק
אדון, שליט, ראש, גדול
Δομήνικος
κυβερνήτης, αρχηγός, δάσκαλος
Dominicus
dominus, dominus, dominus, rex
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