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Thalia

“to blossom”

About the name Thalia

Thalia is a Greek girls’ name. It is derived from Greek, meaning ‘to blossom’, from the verb thallein, ‘to flourish’. Thalia is one of the nine Muses in Greek mythology, the Muse of comedy and idyllic poetry, usually shown holding a comic mask. Another Thalia was one of the three Charites, or Graces. The name was also given to a genus of aquatic plants. A well-known bearer is the Mexican singer Thalía.

Meaning
to blossom
Origin
Greek
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
THAH-lee-ah(3 syl.)

Variants and spellings

  • Thaleia

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Middle names for Thalia

  • Thalia Rose
  • Thalia Marie
  • Thalia Claire
  • Thalia Anne
  • Thalia Joy

Questions about Thalia

What does Thalia mean?
Thalia is a Greek name meaning "to blossom".
How do you pronounce Thalia?
Thalia is pronounced THAH-lee-ah, with emphasis on the first syllable.
What are variants of Thalia?
Variants of Thalia include Thaleia.

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