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Name Origin

Domenico is an Italian masculine given name, derived from the Latin name 'Dominicus', meaning 'belonging to the Lord' or 'of the Lord'. It is a popular name in Italy and other countries with strong Catholic traditions.

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Famous People

Domenico Ghirardi (1925-)

Physicist

  • Known for his contributions to quantum mechanics and the Ghirardi-Rimini-Weber theory

Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757)

Composer

  • Prolific Baroque composer known for his keyboard sonatas

Domenico Modugno (1928-2013)

Singer-Songwriter

  • Won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1958 with "Nel blu dipinto di blu" (Volare)