Dolina

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Dolina

Gender: Feminine
Language: Scottish, English
Etymology:
Dolina is a Scottish feminine form of Donald, the English form of a Celtic name, Domhnall. It originally meant “World Ruler” from “dubno” (world) and “val” (ruler) or “walos” (mighty).

History:
Originated in the Highlands of Scotland, and not really found elsewhere
The Scotch, beginning in the 18th century, often used added “ina” to their masculine names names, forming feminine names (a la Kenina, or Davina, or Malcomina, or Jamesina)

Pronunciation: doe-leen-ah.

Alternates: Doleena, Dolinah.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
less than 0.001 % named Dolina

Popularity of Dolina:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-2000: N/A