Submitted Names in the Dominican Republic

This is a list of submitted names in which the place is the Dominican Republic.
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Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Jenófanes m Spanish
Spanish form of Xenophanes.
Jenofonte m Spanish
Spanish form of Xenophon.
Jenuel m Spanish (Caribbean, Rare)
Combination of Jesús with any name ending in -uel, such as Manuel and Miguel... [more]
Jéred m Spanish
Spanish form of Jared.
Jericó m Spanish
"jericho"
Jerjes m Spanish
Spanish form of Xerxes.
Jeroteo m Spanish (Archaic)
Variant of Hieroteo, which is an older Spanish form of Hierotheos via its latinized form Hierotheus.
Jerusalén f & m Spanish (Rare)
Spanish form of Jerusalem.... [more]
Jesé m Spanish
Spanish form of Jesse and variant of Isaí.
Jeselena f Spanish (Latin American), English
Either a combination of Jessica and Lena or a variant of Yelena influenced by Jessica.
Jesiel m Spanish (Caribbean), Spanish (Latin American), Portuguese (Brazilian)
A variant of Jahzeel, occurring, e.g., in the Douay-Rheims Bible (1609).
Jesu m Spanish
Diminutive of Jesus.
Jesualdo m Spanish (Latin American)
Maybe a variant spelling of Gesualdo.
Jesulin m Spanish
The professional name of Spanish bullfighter, Jesulin de Ubrique. Apparently, a form of his given name Jesus.
Jesusbeto m Spanish
Diminutive of Jesus Alberto.
Jesúsito m Spanish
Diminutive of Jesús.
Jesusma m Spanish
Diminutive of Jesus Manuel.
Jesusmari m Spanish
Diminutive of Jesus Maria.
Jesusra m Spanish
Diminutive of Jesus Ramon.
Jeune m French, French (Caribbean)
Means "young" in French. It is mostly used as a nickname designating a young person. It is rarely used as an official name.
Jeyvier m Spanish (Caribbean, Rare)
Borne by Puerto Rican boxer Jeyvier Cintrón (1995-), whose father is named Javier.
Jezabelo m Spanish
Spanish masculine form of Jezebel.
Jhan m Spanish (Latin American), Medieval Dutch
Variant of Jean 1 used in Spanish-speaking Latin America, as well as a medieval Dutch variant of Jan 1.
Jhenifer f Spanish (Latin American), Portuguese (Brazilian)
Variant of Jennifer used primarily in Latin America.
Jhonier m Spanish (Latin American)
From the root of the name John, from Hebrew, with the meaning "God is merciful".
Jhony m Portuguese (Brazilian), Spanish (Latin American)
Brazilian Portuguese and Latin American Spanish borrowing of Johnny.
Jhosep m Spanish (Latin American)
Derived from Joseph, meaning 'God will add' or 'Jehovah increases'.
Jibran m Spanish
Jibran means the reward of God to his parents.
Jireh m & f Filipino, English (African, Rare), French (African, Rare), Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
From the second part of the place name יְהוָה יִרְאֶה‎ (YHWH yir'e) in the land of Moriah, meaning either "the Lord sees" (also "will see" or "will see to it") or "the Lord will provide," so named by Abraham after God provided a ram to sacrifice in place of his son Isaac.
Jireth f & m Spanish (Caribbean)
Biblical, the original form is Jireh but caribbean spanish accent made people add the non-pronounced "t"
Joaco m Spanish
Diminutive of Joaquin.
Joleth f Spanish (Latin American)
Possibly a variant of Jolette.
Jomi m Spanish, Portuguese
Cognate diminutive of José Miguel and João Miguel.
Jonatás m Spanish
Spanish form of Jonathan.
Jonathana f & m English (Rare), German (Rare), Spanish (Latin American), Brazilian
Rare feminine form of Jonathan. It was also used, in Latin America and Brazil, as a variant of Jonatan.
Joniel m Spanish (Caribbean), Spanish (Latin American), Portuguese (Brazilian), Filipino
Combination of José or Josué with any name ending in -iel, such as Daniel and Gabriel... [more]
Jonier m Spanish (Latin American)
Variant spelling of Yonier.
Jonuel m Spanish (Caribbean), Spanish (Latin American)
Combination of José or Josué with any name ending in -uel, such as Manuel and Miguel... [more]
Jorby m & f Spanish (Latin American)
Probably a diminutive of (usually invented) given names that start with Jorb-. Also compare Yorbe and even the Catalan name Jordi and its variant spelling Jordy.
Jorgecito m Spanish
Diminutive of Jorge.
Jorgelina f Spanish (Latin American)
Feminine form of Jorge, used especially in Argentina.
Jorgina f English (Rare), Portuguese, Spanish
Variant of Georgina. This name is borne by English actress Jorgie Porter (1987-), who was born Jorgina Alexandra Porter.
Jorgino m Spanish (Caribbean), Portuguese (Brazilian)
Elaborated form of Jorge or a variant of Jorginho.
Jorgis m Spanish
Diminutive of Jorge.
Jorgito m Spanish
Diminutive of Jorge.
Jorje m Spanish (Archaic)
Corrupted form of Jorge.
Joseca m Spanish
Diminutive of Jose Carlos.
Josefita f Spanish
Spanish diminutive of Josefa.
Josefo m Spanish, Portuguese
Spanish and Portuguese form of Josephus.
Joséjuan m Spanish
Combination of José and Juan 1.
Joselis f Spanish (Latin American, Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare)
Invented name, possibly combining José and the element -lis.
Joselito m Spanish
Diminutive of José.
Joselu m Spanish
Diminutive of Jose Luis.
Josema m Spanish
Diminutive of Jose Manuel and Jose Maria.
Josemaría m Spanish (Rare)
Variant of José María. Josemaría Escrivá was a Spanish Catholic priest who founded the religious institution Opus Dei. He is considered a saint by the Catholic Church.
Josemi m Spanish
Diminutive of Jose Miguel.
Josémiguel m Spanish
Combination of José and Miguel.
Joserra m Spanish
Diminutive of Jose Ramon.
Josieann f English, Caribbean
Feminine name with the combination of Josie and Ann.
Josiel m Spanish (Latin American), Portuguese (Brazilian)
Combination of José or Josué with any name ending in -iel, such as Daniel and Gabriel... [more]
Josilina f Spanish (Latin American)
Most common among the Hispanic / Latino populations. Name originated from two separate names “Josi” “Lina” , “Jose” “Lina”, and “Joce” “Lina”.
Josimar m Portuguese (Brazilian), Portuguese (African), Spanish (Latin American)
Variant of Josmar. A famous bearer of this name is Brazilian soccer player Josimar Higino Pereira, who popularized "Josimar" as an independent name.
Josito m Spanish
Diminutive of José.
Josmary f Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
Feminine variant of Josmar, perhaps influenced by English Rosemary.
Josuel m Spanish (Latin American), Portuguese (Brazilian)
Combination of José or Josué with any name ending in -uel, such as Manuel and Miguel... [more]
Jota m Portuguese, Spanish
Hypocoristic form of João or José.... [more]
Jotán m Spanish
Spanish form of Yotam (see Jotham).
Jotapiano m Spanish
Spanish form of Jotapianus.
Jovany m English, Spanish
Variant of Giovanni, primarily used by English and Spanish speakers.
Jovián m Spanish
Spanish form of Jovian.
Jovino m Spanish, Portuguese
Spanish and Portuguese form of Jovinus.
Juaco m Spanish
Diminutive of Joaquin.
Juami m Spanish
Diminutive of Juan 1 and Miguel, which is formed by combining the two given names.
Juampa m Spanish
Diminutive of Juan Pablo.
Juampe m Spanish
Spanish diminutive of Juan Pedro.
Juampi m Spanish
Diminutive of Juan 1 and Juan Pablo.
Juampis m Spanish
Diminutive of Juan Pablo.
Juanan m Spanish
Diminutive of Juan Andres.
Juáncar m Spanish
Diminutive of Juan Carlos.
Juanchi m South American, Spanish (Latin American)
Diminutive of the compound name Juan José, as well as other compound names beginning with Juan, perhaps via Juanchito; also compare Juancho... [more]
Juanel m Spanish
Contraction of Juan Manuel or a diminutive of Juan 1 with the suffix -el.
Juanelo m Spanish
Diminutive of Juan 1.
Juáner m Spanish
Diminutive of Juan 1 Ernesto.
Juanes m Spanish
Short form of Juan Esteban, which is a compound of Juan 1 and Esteban.
Juanfe m Spanish
Diminutive of Juan Felipe.
Juangui m Spanish
Diminutive of Juan Miguel.
Juani f & m Spanish
Diminutive of Juana and Juan 1.
Juanín m Spanish
Diminutive of Juan 1.
Juanina f Spanish
Feminine form of Juan 1. Combination of Juan 1 and Nina 1... [more]
Juanja m Spanish
Diminutive of Juan Javier.
Juanjo m Spanish
Diminutive of Juan José.
Juanle m Spanish
Diminutive of Juan 1 Leonardo.
Juanlu m Spanish
Diminutive of Juan Luis.
Juanluís m Spanish
Combinations of Juan 1 and Luis.
Juanmi m Spanish
Diminutive of Juan Miguel.
Juanquis m Spanish
Diminutive of Juan Camilo.
Juansa m Spanish
Diminutive of Juan Salvador.
Juanse m Spanish (Latin American)
Contraction of Juan Sebastián, which is a combination of Juan 1 and Sebastián.
Juanvi m Spanish
Diminutive of Juan 1 Vincente.
Judá m Spanish, Portuguese
Spanish and Portuguese form of Judas.
Judier m Spanish (Latin American)
Variant spelling of Yudier.
Juli f & m English, Georgian, Spanish, Portuguese
English variant spelling of Julie as well as the Georgian form of the name. It is also a short form of given names that start with Juli-, which not only applies to English, but also to Georgian, Spanish and Portuguese.... [more]
Juliani f & m Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare), Spanish (Latin American, Rare), English (American, Rare)
Variant of Juliana and Julian. While a feminine name in Brazil, in the USA, it's a unisex name.... [more]
Julianillo m Spanish
Diminutive of Julian.
Julianita f Spanish
Spanish diminutive of Juliana.
Julianito m Spanish
Diminutive of Julian.
Julietha f English (African, Rare), Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
Variant of Juliet and Julieta. As an African English name, it's most prevalent in Tanzania.
Julín m Spanish
Diminutive of Julio.
Julito m Spanish
Diminutive of Julio.
Jumacao m Taíno, Indigenous American
Name of a notable Taíno cacique (chieftain).
Juncal f Spanish
Means "reed bed" in Spanish, a combination of junco meaning "reed, rush" and the suffix -al, indicating a place where something is grown, or where there is plenty of it. It is taken from the titles of the Virgin Mary, La Virgen del Juncal and Nuestra Señora del Juncal, meaning "The Virgin of the Reed Bed" and "Our Lady of the Reed Bed" respectively.... [more]
Juniano m Spanish
Spanish form of Junianus.
Junieth f Spanish (Latin American), Filipino (Rare)
Probably based around the names Julieth and June. It is mostly used in Nicaragua.
Junio m Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
Spanish form of Junius. It also means “June” in Spanish.
Junot m Spanish (Caribbean)
Junot Díaz (1968-) is a Dominican-American writer, professor, and editor. Possibly the masculine form of Juno, it is of Latin origin, meaning "young."
Junquera f Spanish (Rare)
Means "reed, rush" in Spanish (related to Juncal), taken from the title of the Virgin Mary, La Virgen de la Junquera (Galician: A Virxe da Xunqueira), meaning "The Virgin of the Reed."... [more]
Jusepe m Spanish
Variant of Josepe.
Justín m Spanish, Slovak
Spanish and Slovak form of Justin.
Justiniana f Spanish (Rare), Provençal
Spanish feminine form of Justiniano and Provençal feminine form of Justinian.
Juto m Spanish (Rare)
Spanish form of Xuthus.
Juvencio m Spanish
Spanish form of Iuventius (see Juventius). A known bearer of this name was the Chilean poet Juvencio Valle (1900-1999).
Juvia f Spanish (Latin American, Modern, Rare)
Based off of the Spanish word lluvia "rain".
Juyá m & f New World Mythology, Indigenous American
Juyá is the god of rain and hunting in Wayuu Mythology. His name has an unknown meaning.
Kaiane f Spanish (Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian)
Kaiane Aldorino Lopez (born 1986) is a Gibraltarian politician, dancer and beauty queen who was crowned Miss World 2009.
Ka'kwet f Indigenous American
It means “Sea Star”
Kalimba f & m English (American, Rare), Spanish (Caribbean, Modern, Rare)
The name is inspiered by the song 'Kalimba Story' by Earth, Wind & Fire. In the song, kalimba refers to an African musical instrument (thumb piano), not to a person.
Kamdyistowesit m Indigenous American, Cree
Means "beardy" in Cree.
Kamiokisihkwew m Indigenous American, Cree
Means "fine day" in Cree.
Kandelaria f History (Ecclesiastical), Spanish (Rare), Polish
Polish form of Candelaria, as well as a Spanish variant.
Kanenstenhawi f Indigenous American, Mohawk, History
Means "she brings in corn" in Mohawk. This was the Mohawk name given to Eunice Williams (1696-1785), a Massachusetts colonist who was taken captive by the French and the Mohawks.
Kanisha f Indian, African American, Caribbean
Possibly a combination of the popular phonetic elements ka, nee and sha (also found in Shanika)... [more]
Kapei f & m Pemon, Indigenous American, New World Mythology
Meaning “Moon” in Taurepang (a member of the Pemon micro family of Cariban languages), Kapei is the Taurepang deity of the moon, who appears most famously in the Taurepang folktale ‘Wei and Kapei’.
Karaya m & f Caribbean (Modern, Rare)
It’s the Taino word for “moon”.
Karelys f Spanish (Latin American)
Feminine form of Karel using the suffix -lys.
Karenina f Spanish (?), Indonesian
Meaning unknown, possibly used in reference to the novel Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy published in 1877.
Karielys f Spanish (Latin American, Modern, Rare)
Invented name using the popular suffix -lys (cf. Odalys, Marielys).
Karyme f Spanish (Latin American, Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare), American (Hispanic)
Possibly a form of Karima. A known bearer is Mexican actress Karyme Lozano (1978-).
Katiela f Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
Elaboration of Katia with the suffix -ela (cf. Mariela, Graciela). This name is chiefly used in Nicaragua.
Katiria f American (Hispanic), Spanish (Caribbean)
Perhaps an elaborated form of Katia or Catira. This name was used by Puerto Rican dancer and singer Iris Chacón for her daughter born 1978.
Kee-a-kee-ka-sa-coo-way m Indigenous American, Cree
Means "the man who gives the war whoop" in Cree.
Keidy f Spanish (Latin American)
The phonetic Spanish variation of Katie based on its American English pronunciation.
Keily f English, Spanish (Latin American)
Transferred use of the surname Keily.... [more]
Keishera f Caribbean, English
Possibly an elaboration of Keisha.
Keishla f Spanish (Caribbean)
Meaning uncertain, possibly inspired by Keisha and the name element la.
Keity f Portuguese (Brazilian), Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
Spanish and Portuguese adaptation of Katy reflecting the English pronunciation.
Kemba f & m African, Caribbean
Means "peel" in Swahili and "full of faith" in a Central African language.... [more]
Kena f Spanish
Diminutive of Maria Eugenia.
Kénedi m Spanish (Latin American), Portuguese (Brazilian)
Spanish and Portuguese form of Kennedy, reflecting English pronunciation.
Kenia f Spanish
Spanish short form of Eugenia, now used independently. It coincides with the Spanish name for the African country of Kenya.
Kenisha f African American (Modern), Caribbean
Combination of Ken 1 and the popular phonetic elements nee and sha... [more]
Kenita f Spanish
Spanish diminutive of Eugenia. This is borne by Chilean model and socialite María Eugenia "Kenita" Larraín (1973-).
Keshorn m Caribbean (Rare)
Probably a variant of Keshawn and Keshaun.
Keyla f Spanish (Latin American), Portuguese (Brazilian), English (American)
Spanish and Portuguese form of Kayla reflecting the English pronunciation, as well as an English variant.
Keylor m Spanish (Latin American, Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Keylor. Popularised internationally (especially in Costa Rica) by the Costa Rican footballer/goalie Keylor Navas.
Kigech f Indigenous American
Kigech comes from the Hoopa tribe in California. It means “Little Strawberry”
Kiki m Spanish
Short form of Joaquin or Joaquín.
Kíle m Spanish (Rare)
Spanish form of Kyle.
Kílian m Spanish
Spanish form of Kilian.
Kilmar m Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
Meaning unknown. This name is mostly used in El Salvador.
Kinito m Spanish (Rare)
Pet name of unclear origin. Sometimes it may be related to the drinking game kinito or to the nickname Quino.
Koke m Spanish
Diminutive of Jorge and Sergio. ... [more]
Kristhielee f Spanish
Kristhielee Caride is a Puerto Rican Actres, model and beauty pageant holder
Kristofferson m Filipino, Caribbean
Transferred use of the surname Kristofferson.
Krúpskaya f Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
Transferred use of the Russian surname Krupskaya feminine form of Krupski < крупа (krupa), "grain" in Russian, honouring Russian revolutionary Nadezhda Krupskaya (1869-1939), the wife of Vladimir Lenin.
Kuilix f Indigenous American, Salishan
Means "red one" or "red shirt". Name borne by a Kalispel woman (fl. 1832) who led a band of warriors.
Küpeyakwüskonam m Indigenous American, Cree
Means "one arrow" in Cree.
Laboy m Spanish (Caribbean, Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Laboy.
Labuino m Spanish
Spanish form of Leobwin via it's Latinized form Lebuinus.
Lactancio m Spanish, Galician
Galician and Spanish form of Lactantius.
Ladislaa f Spanish
Feminine form of Ladislao.