Dominic in Chinese
Dominic in Chinese is 多米尼克 (Duō Mǐ Ní Kè).
- Origin
- Latin
- Meaning
- belonging to the Lord
The name traces back to Latin sources, where it is usually explained as "belonging to the Lord". It first shows up in US Social Security records in 1885 and peaked in 2013. Spellings pronounced the same way include Dominique, which share the transliteration 多米尼克.
3 ways to write Dominic
phonetic
Following the sound of your name
多米尼克
Duō Mǐ Ní Kè
The standard transliteration of Dominic: 多 (duō, "many, much"), 米 (mǐ, "rice"), 尼 (ní, "Buddhist nun (phonetic 'ni')"), 克 (kè, "to overcome; gram"). Chosen for sound, it is instantly recognizable as this name.
Why these characters?
To fit Mandarin syllable rules, the sounds are broken into 4 characters: 多 duō + 米 mǐ + 尼 ní + 克 kè. The tone contour is 1-3-2-4 (high level, dipping, rising, falling).
Character breakdown
24 strokes total (simplified)- 多
duō
Tone 1 · 6 strokes (simplified)
many, much
- 米
mǐ
Tone 3 · 6 strokes (simplified)
rice
- 尼
ní
Tone 2 · 5 strokes (simplified)
Buddhist nun (phonetic 'ni')
- 克
kè
Tone 4 · 7 strokes (simplified)
to overcome; gram
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meaningful
Chosen for meaning and association
祺恒
Qí Héng
Inspired by "belonging to the Lord": 祺 (qí, "auspicious, lucky") + 恒 (héng, "constant, persevering"), expressing blessing and divine protection.
Why these characters?
Because Dominic is linked to "Lord", the name leads with 祺 (auspicious, lucky); 恒 (constant, persevering) gives it a natural given-name finish.
Character breakdown
21 strokes total (simplified)- 祺
qí
Tone 2 · 12 strokes (simplified)
auspicious, lucky
- 恒
héng
Tone 2 · 9 strokes (simplified)
constant, persevering
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balanced
A balance of sound and meaning
恩福
Ēn Fú
恩 (ēn, "grace, kindness") + 福 (fú, "blessing, fortune"): a natural Chinese given name themed on blessing and divine protection.
Why these characters?
No attractive character closely matches "do" (duō), so 恩 ("grace, kindness") and 福 ("blessing, fortune") were chosen for blessing and divine protection.
Character breakdown
24 strokes total (simplified)- 恩
ēn
Tone 1 · 10 strokes (simplified)
grace, kindness
- 福
fú
Tone 2 · 14 strokes (simplified)
blessing, fortune
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Recent US usage of Dominic
In the Social Security Administration’s 2020–2025 snapshot, Dominic ranked 98 among names recorded for boys, with 21,362 registrations in that group across the period. These are US birth-name records, rather than search counts or a ranking of Chinese names. The period covers part of a decade; it is not a final ranking for the whole 2020s.
Compare the dated figures in the SSA’s official 2020s name table. This snapshot was checked on 2026-10-15; any historical figures on this page describe their own stated period.
Popularity in the US
US Social Security records show 162,644 boys named Dominic since 1885, with the high point in 2013 (6,315 births) and the busiest decade being the 2000s. Between 1990 and 2017 it climbed, from #188 to #74 among boys.
- Peak year
- 2013
- Peak decade
- 2000s
- First year
- 1885
- Total since 1880
- 162,644
More About Dominic in Chinese
The Chinese translation of Dominic offers multiple styles to suit different preferences. Whether you prefer a phonetic transliteration that sounds like your name, or a meaningful interpretation that captures the essence of Dominic, you'll find options that work for you.
Dominic is also spelled Dominique — both names use the same Chinese transliteration.
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When choosing Chinese characters for Dominic, consider whether you want:
- Phonetic accuracy: Characters that sound like Dominic to native Chinese speakers
- Meaningful symbolism: Characters chosen for their beautiful meanings and cultural significance
- Balanced approach: A combination of sound and meaning that works well in both languages
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Frequently asked questions
What is Dominic in Chinese characters?
多米尼克 (Duō Mǐ Ní Kè), identical in simplified and traditional script. This is the conventional transliteration used in Chinese media.
Is there a Chinese name for Dominic with real meaning?
Try 祺恒 (Qí Héng): auspicious, lucky + constant, persevering, inspired by "belonging to the Lord". For something that still sounds like Dominic, 恩福 (Ēn Fú) is a middle ground.
How many strokes does 多米尼克 have?
24 strokes in simplified form; per character: 多 6, 米 6, 尼 5, 克 7.