Darletha
Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Darletha
The given name 'Darletha' is derived from the Greek word 'Δαρεθά' (Daretha), meaning 'beloved' or 'darling', and is related to the Greek word 'δαρέω' (dareo), meaning 'to love'.
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Etymology
The given name 'Darletha' is derived from the Greek word 'Δαρεθά' (Daretha), meaning 'beloved' or 'darling', and is related to the Greek word 'δαρέω' (dareo), meaning 'to love'. The name Darletha is primarily associated with the Greek Orthodox tradition, and it is also found in some African American communities, possibly due to its similarity to the name 'Dorothy', which was popularized in the United States in the early 20th century.
Darletha currently ranks #8,602 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1964.
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