Domenica

Meaning of Domenica

Domenica is an Italian feminine given name derived from the Latin dominicus, literally “of the Lord,” and originally bestowed upon girls born on Sunday—the principal day of Christian liturgical observance. As the gendered counterpart to Domenico, it emerged within medieval Catholic tradition and subsequently permeated Italian-speaking communities, carrying with it an intrinsic association with ecclesiastical devotion and the sanctity of the Lord’s Day. Though in contemporary United States usage Domenica has seldom breached the upper ranks of popularity—remaining outside the top five hundred names since the late twentieth century—it endures among Anglo-American families drawn to its fusion of historical resonance and linguistic precision. In its native pronunciation (doh-MEH-nee-kah), the name preserves a direct link to its Latin origin, whilst in cross-cultural contexts it affords a singular expression of feminine identity grounded in both faith and familial heritage.

Pronunciation

Italian

• Pronunced as doh-MEH-nee-kuh (/doˈmɛniːka/)

• Dominga
• Dominica
• Dominika