Dulcinea Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Dulcinea Name at a Glance

Name	Dulcinea
Meaning	Sweet. Sweetness. Dulcinea was the name created by Cervantes's Don Quixote for his idealized lady.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Dulcinea Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Dulcinea means “Sweet. Sweetness. Dulcinea was the name created by Cervantes's Don Quixote for his idealized lady”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Dulcinea Name Origin

Our database records Dulcinea under Latin origin. Browse more Latin baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Dulcinea a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Dulcinea is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Dulcinea

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