Delania
Latin · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Delania
Delania is a modern invented name, likely a feminine elaboration of the name Delaney, which itself derives from the Irish surname Ó Dubhshláine, meaning "descendant of the dark challenger" or "descendant of the black defiance." It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States, with no specific religious or notable historical associations, as it emerged as a given name only in the late 20th century.
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Etymology
Delania is a modern invented name, likely a feminine elaboration of the name Delaney, which itself derives from the Irish surname Ó Dubhshláine, meaning "descendant of the dark challenger" or "descendant of the black defiance." It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States, with no specific religious or notable historical associations, as it emerged as a given name only in the late 20th century.
Delania currently ranks #15,876 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1970.
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