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Dulce

"sweet"

Nicknames Dulcita

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DOOL·seh

2 syllables. The highlighted syllable takes the stress. Pronunciation guide

Where it comes from

Spanish dulce (sweet), from Dulce Nombre de María (Sweet Name of Mary)

What Dulce means

Dulce is a girl name of Spanish origin meaning "sweet". It comes from Spanish dulce (sweet), from Dulce Nombre de María (Sweet Name of Mary). It is pronounced DOOL-seh.

Short for Dulce María, honoring the Sweet Name of Mary (feast September 12). Actress Dulce María of RBD is a well-known bearer.

Nicknames in Mexico: Dulcita. See the guide to Mexican nicknames.

Popularity: one of the most common names in Mexico. See the current top names.

Related meanings: marian, faith, gentle.

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Dulce means sweet

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