Dominique in Chinese
Dominique in Chinese is 多米尼克 (Duō Mǐ Ní Kè).
- Origin
- French/Latin
- Meaning
- belonging to the Lord
Etymologically, Dominique is French/Latin and is commonly glossed as "belonging to the Lord". It first shows up in US Social Security records in 1949 and peaked in 1985. Spellings pronounced the same way include Dominic, which share the transliteration 多米尼克. About 31% of US babies with this name were boys, so it is effectively unisex.
3 ways to write Dominique
phonetic
Following the sound of your name
多米尼克
Duō Mǐ Ní Kè
The standard transliteration of Dominique: 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?
Syllable by syllable: 多 (duō) carries "do", 米 (mǐ) carries "mi", 尼 (ní) carries "ni", 克 (kè) carries "que". 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
天璇
Tiān Xuán
Inspired by "belonging to the Lord": 天 (tiān, "heaven, sky") + 璇 (xuán, "fine jade; star of the Big Dipper"), expressing blessing and divine protection.
Why these characters?
天 (heaven, sky) answers the "Lord" in Dominique's meaning, and 璇 (fine jade; star of the Big Dipper) rounds it off as a typical ending for girls' names.
Character breakdown
19 strokes total (simplified)- 天
tiān
Tone 1 · 4 strokes (simplified)
heaven, sky
- 璇
xuán
Tone 2 · 15 strokes (simplified)
fine jade; star of the Big Dipper
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balanced
A balance of sound and meaning
朵瑞
Duǒ Ruì
朵 (duǒ, "flower bud; measure word for flowers") + 瑞 (ruì, "auspicious, lucky"): echoes the sound of the English name while carrying meaning.
Why these characters?
朵 (duǒ) sounds close to the opening "do" of Dominique (compare 多 duō) but means "flower bud; measure word for flowers"; 瑞 adds "auspicious, lucky".
Character breakdown
19 strokes total (simplified)- 朵
duǒ
Tone 3 · 6 strokes (simplified)
flower bud; measure word for flowers
- 瑞
ruì
Tone 4 · 13 strokes (simplified)
auspicious, lucky
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Popularity in the US
US Social Security records show 50,098 girls named Dominique since 1949, with the high point in 1985 (3,299 births) and the busiest decade being the 1990s. Between 1990 and 2017 it slipped, from #153 to #1600 among girls.
- Peak year
- 1985
- Peak decade
- 1990s
- First year
- 1949
- Total since 1880
- 50,098
More About Dominique in Chinese
The Chinese translation of Dominique 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 Dominique, you'll find options that work for you.
Dominique is also spelled Dominic — both names use the same Chinese transliteration.
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When choosing Chinese characters for Dominique, consider whether you want:
- Phonetic accuracy: Characters that sound like Dominique 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
Browse our complete A-Z index of Chinese names to explore more options, or start with our curated list of popular names in Chinese to see what others are choosing.
Frequently asked questions
How is Dominique translated into Chinese?
多米尼克 (Duō Mǐ Ní Kè), identical in simplified and traditional script. This is the conventional transliteration used in Chinese media.
How popular is the name Dominique?
US Social Security records show 50,098 girls named Dominique since 1949, with the high point in 1985 (3,299 births) and the busiest decade being the 1990s. Between 1990 and 2017 it slipped, from #153 to #1600 among girls.
Is there a Chinese name for Dominique with real meaning?
Try 天璇 (Tiān Xuán): heaven, sky + fine jade; star of the Big Dipper, inspired by "belonging to the Lord". For something that still sounds like Dominique, 朵瑞 (Duǒ Ruì) is a middle ground.