The name Dominika has been known since ancient times. He comes from Latin, and his male counterpart Dominik was used already in early Christianity. It comes from the Latin word “Dominicus”, which means “Lord” or “belonging to God”. Dominik’s name also refers to Sunday, referred to as “Lord’s Day”. The patron of the name is Dominik’s holiday, a martyr of Nicomedia.
The first historical records named Dominika come from the Middle Ages when it was popular in Christian circles. It was broadcast in honor of Saint Dominik Guzmán (founder of the Dominican Order in the 13th century). In Poland, Dominik’s name began to appear in the Middle Ages, but it gained the greatest popularity only in the 20th century, especially in the 1980s and 90s.
In Poland, the name Dominik gained popularity in the 1980s and 90sxx. Currently, 123,116 women wear them, which places them in 56th place in terms of popularity. However, in recent years there has been a decrease in the number of newborn girls receiving this name.
Persons bearing the name Dominik celebrate their name day on January 22, 5 February, March 9, May 12, June 6, 6 July, August 4, August 6, August 8, October 14, 27 November, December 20, December 29. Of these dates, the most common are June 6 and July 6.
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Women named Dominika often stand out with confidence and a strong character. They know what they want from life and can consistently pursue their goals. They are ambitious, hard -working and are not afraid of challenges, which means that they often achieve success in their field.
They have a lot of intelligence and creativity, so they can find a solution even in difficult situations. At the same time they are sensitive and empathic – They care about their loved ones and you can always count on them. Their charisma and energy make them attract people, and in company they often become the soul of company. They are women who combine strength and determination with warmth and loyalty.
Among the well -known people bearing the name of Dominik, it is worth mentioning:
- Dominika Ostałowska – Polish theater and film actress, known among others with the role in the series “M jak miłość”;
- Dominika Kulczyk – businesswoman;
- Dominika Gawęda – singer of the band Blue Café.
- Dominika palette – Mexican actress of Polish origin.
Although the name of Dominik is no longer broadcast as in previous decades, it still remains a beautiful and significant choice for many parents.
