Domenica

Domenica is the Italian word for Sunday, the seventh day of the week in the ISO calendar, and a feminine given name in Italian. The term derives from Latin Dominica, meaning “the Lord’s Day,” from dies Dominicus. In Italian, Domenica functions as both a common noun for the day and a proper name when used for people. When referring to the day, it is capitalized as a proper noun.

In religious and cultural contexts, Domenica traditionally marks a day of rest and worship; in Catholic Italy, Sunday has long been associated with Mass, family meals, and leisure, though modern life has brought varied observance and commercial activity.

As a given name, Domenica is used in Italy and among Italian-speaking communities. It is the feminine form related to the masculine Domenico and has appeared in historical and contemporary contexts.

In contemporary usage, Domenica appears in literature, music, and media as a proper name or reference to the day, reflecting its Italian origin and cultural resonance. See also Domingo (Spanish), Domenico (masculine form), Dominica (Latin/English form for the feminine), and Sunday in other languages.