Dalla
Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Dalla
Dalla is derived from the Arabic root "dall" meaning "to guide" or "to show the way," with the name literally translating to "guide" or "one who guides." The name is primarily used in Arabic-speaking Muslim communities, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa, though it has no major historical religious figures associated with it.
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Etymology
Dalla is derived from the Arabic root "dall" meaning "to guide" or "to show the way," with the name literally translating to "guide" or "one who guides." The name is primarily used in Arabic-speaking Muslim communities, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa, though it has no major historical religious figures associated with it.
Dalla currently ranks #2,802 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2019.
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