Dulcinea

Meaning of Dulcinea

Dulcinea is a beautiful and unique name for baby girls. Originating from Spanish, this name is pronounced as dool-see-NEH-ah. It has a sweet and melodic sound that perfectly matches its meaning, "sweetness" or "dulcet." The name Dulcinea is often associated with the character of Dulcinea del Toboso from Miguel de Cervantes' famous novel Don Quixote. This association adds a touch of literary charm to the name. While not extremely popular in recent years, Dulcinea has been steadily used as a name for newborns in the United States since the early 1920s. With its elegant sound and rich history, Dulcinea is an excellent choice for parents seeking a distinctive and meaningful name for their daughter.

Pronunciation

Spanish

  • Pronunced as dool-see-NEH-ah (/duˈlse.ne.a/)

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Notable People Named Dulcinea

Dulcy Langfelder, also known as Dulcinea Langfelder, is a renowned American artist and the founder of Dulcinea Langfelder & Co., born in Brooklyn, New York in 1955.
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