Dominik means of the Lord or born on Sunday — the K-ending Central European form of Dominic, from the Latin dominicus. Saint Dominic founded the Dominican Order. The K follows Czech/Polish/German patterns. Three syllables of the Dominican-Order, born-on-Sunday, and K-Central-European heritage.
Three syllables with a strong, European sound: DOM-ih-nik.
The K follows Czech/Polish/German patterns.
Dom is a powerful embedded beginning.
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The vibe of Dominik
of the Lordborn on SundayK-endingDominicLatindominicusCzechPolishDominican Order
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Origin & history of Dominik
Latin dominicus (of the Lord)→K-Central-European Dominik
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Latin / Central European roots
Dominik is the K-ending Central European form of Dominic. Saint Dominic founded the Dominican Order.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: K-ending; Saint Dominic (1170–1221).
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Today
Dominik remains a beloved choice, ranking #883 in the US. 10,099 babies have been named Dominik since 1916.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Dominik?
2012peak year
Dominik reached its widest reach during the 2010s. In 2012, 533 babies received the name (ranked #500). In the present decade it sits around #883, with about 269 babies given the name annually. Dominik has been declining in recent years. The all-time total comes to roughly 10,099 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Dominik's Life Path 6 is the nurturer's number — Lord's-day nurturing. People named Dominik tend to be strong, sacred, and gifted at K-European Dominican authority.
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K-European Dominican
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Saint-founded
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Of-the-Lord
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Born-Sunday
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Czech-Polish-German
D4
O6
M4
I9
N5
I9
K2
Sum: 39 → Life path 3
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Personality of Dominik
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Bright & creative
Imaginative, expressive, endlessly inventive.
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Magnetic warmth
Their laugh is contagious. People love being near them.
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Eternal optimist
Even in dark moments they find the light.
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Storyteller
They can describe anything and make it fascinating.
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