Dalia
Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Dalia
Dalia means "flower" or "branch" and derives from Hebrew (דליה) and Sanskrit roots, with the flower meaning connecting to the dahlia plant.
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Etymology
Dalia means "flower" or "branch" and derives from Hebrew (דליה) and Sanskrit roots, with the flower meaning connecting to the dahlia plant. The name is used primarily in Hebrew, Baltic (Lithuanian/Latvian), and Scandinavian cultures, with particular prevalence in Israel and among Jewish communities.
Dalia currently ranks #800 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1994.
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