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Name Origin

Dominique is a French given name, derived from the Latin name Dominicus, meaning 'belonging to the Lord' or 'of the Lord'. It is traditionally associated with Christianity and carries connotations of faith, devotion, and spirituality.

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Famous People

Dominique Wilkins (1960-)

Basketball player

  • 9x NBA All-Star
  • NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion (1985, 1990)
  • Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee (2006)

Dominique Strauss-Kahn (1949-)

Economist, politician

  • Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (2007-2011)
  • French Minister of Economy, Finance and Industry (1991-1993)

Dominique Tipper (1988-)

Actress

  • Known for her role as Naomi Nagata in the science fiction series 'The Expanse'