Dinko

The name Dinko is a Croatian short and affectionate form of Dominik, which has its origin in the Latin word Dominicus. This masculine designation means 'belonging to the Lord'.

What does the name Dinko mean?

Dinko represents a Croatian short and affectionate form of the name Dominik, which is derived from the Latin term Dominicus. It carries the meaning 'belonging to the Lord'. The roots lie in Latin, stemming from the terms dŏmĭnĭcus, meaning 'belonging to the Lord', and dŏmĭnus, which describes 'the Lord', 'the ruler', 'the chief', or 'the patron'. Historically, this name was often chosen for children born on a Sunday, the Lord's Day. The name is particularly used among Catholics. Other variants include Domenico, Domenick, Domenik, Domenic, Dominic, Dominikus, Dominick, Domininkas, Dominykas, Domingo, and Domingos.

Where does the name Dinko come from?

The etymology of Dinko points to a masculine first name of Latin origin, meaning 'belonging to the Lord'. The Latin

How do you pronounce Dinko?

The pronunciation of Dinko is clear and two-syllable. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Din-ko' [ˈdɪŋko]. The name begins with a short, concise syllable that immediately conveys a clear structure. The ending '-ko' provides an open, harmonious sound, giving the name a balanced effect. Overall, Dinko radiates liveliness and stability - compact, distinct, and with a friendly, direct tone.

When is the name day of Dinko?

The name day for Dinko is celebrated on August 8.

Popularity

Dinko is a common first name in Germany. In 2023, it ranked 3,780th on the list of the most popular masculine names. In the past ten years, Dinko has been chosen as a first name about 20 times, placing it 5,784th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 6,874th. Dinko is also used worldwide, with rankings in the name charts of various countries being insightful.

Nicknames & pet names

Deni / Dino

Similar first names

Dinka

Famous people

• Dinko (Dominko) Zlataric (Croatian poet and translator)
• Dinko Dermendjiev (Bulgarian footballer)
• Dinko Dermendzhiev (Bulgarian football player)
• Dinko Felic (Norwegian footballer)
• Dinko Halachev (Bulgarian tennis player)
• Dinko Jukic (Austrian swimmer)
• Dinko Paleka (Croatian actor)
• Dinko Petrov (wrestler from Bulgaria)
• Dinko Radojevic (Croatian football player)
• Dinko Ranjina (poet from the USA)
• Dinko Simunovic (Croatian writer)
• Dinko Trebotic (footballer from Croatia)
• Dinko Vrabac (Yugoslav footballer)
• Dinko Zlataric (American poet)