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Hebrew · Girl name

Dalia

“branch, bough”

About the name Dalia

Dalia is a Hebrew name meaning ‘branch’ or ‘bough’, from daliyah. It is used in Israel and Jewish communities, where Dalia Ravikovitch was a celebrated Israeli poet. The same spelling is independently a Lithuanian name: in Baltic mythology Dalia is the goddess of fate and fortune. In Spanish and Arabic usage it is associated with the dahlia flower, which was named after the Swedish botanist Anders Dahl, a separate origin.

Meaning
branch, bough
Origin
Hebrew
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
DAH-lee-ah(3 syl.)

Variants and spellings

  • Daliah

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Middle names for Dalia

  • Dalia Rose
  • Dalia Marie
  • Dalia Ann
  • Dalia Grace
  • Dalia Lynn

Questions about Dalia

What does Dalia mean?
Dalia is a Hebrew name meaning "branch, bough".
How do you pronounce Dalia?
Dalia is pronounced DAH-lee-ah, with emphasis on the first syllable.
What are variants of Dalia?
Variants of Dalia include Daliah.

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