Delainah
Irish Gaelic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Delainah
The name Delainah is a modern English variant of Delaney, which originates from the Irish surname Ó Dubhshláine, meaning "descendant of the dark challenger" or "dark defender." It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States, with no specific religious or notable historical associations beyond its Irish Gaelic roots.
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Etymology
The name Delainah is a modern English variant of Delaney, which originates from the Irish surname Ó Dubhshláine, meaning "descendant of the dark challenger" or "dark defender." It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States, with no specific religious or notable historical associations beyond its Irish Gaelic roots.
Delainah currently ranks #17,695 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2010.
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