Mimo

Mimo is a pet form of the Italian name Domenico and a short form of the Spanish Domingo, both of which trace back to the name Dominicus. The masculine name translates into German as 'belonging to the Lord' or 'dedicated to the Lord'.

What does the name Mimo mean?

Mimo, as the Italian pet form of Domenico and the Spanish short form of Domingo, has its roots in the name Dominicus. The name is considered masculine and means in German 'belonging to the Lord' or 'dedicated to the Lord'. Its origins lie in the Latin language, where the terms dŏmĭnĭcus for 'belonging to the Lord' or dŏmĭnus for 'the Lord', 'the ruler', 'the chief', and 'the patron' are used. In its feminine form, Mimo (მიმო) is a Georgian short form of Mimoza, and in Arabic, it is used as a pet name for Mahmoud. Historically, the name was often chosen for children born on a Sunday, the sacred day of the Lord. Mimo is primarily used by Catholics. Similar variants include Mimmo, Dominikus, Domenick, Dominik, Domenik, Domenic, Dominic, Dominick, Domininkas, Dominykas, Domonkos, and Domingos.

Where does the name Mimo come from?

The origin of the name Mimo is Latin, with the meaning 'belonging to the Lord'. The Latin

How do you pronounce Mimo?

The sound and pronunciation of Mimo are two syllables and are pronounced as 'Mi-mo' [ˈmiːmo]. The long 'i' sound at the beginning of the name gives it a bright and light note. The repetition of the 'm' provides a gentle, humming middle before the open 'o' softly fades away. Mimo radiates playfulness and friendliness and appears melodic as well as clearly structured.

Popularity

In Germany, Mimo is considered a rare name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th in the list of the most common male baby names. Mimo achieved its best ranking in 2012 at 3,479th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 20 times, placing it at 6,103rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,518th.

Nicknames & pet names

Mimi / Mimimi / Mimolino

Famous people

• Mimo Billi (Italian actor)