Delian
Greek · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Delian
The name 'Delian' means "of Delos," derived from the Greek island of Delos, the mythological birthplace of Apollo and Artemis, thus signifying a connection to that sacred site.
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Etymology
The name 'Delian' means "of Delos," derived from the Greek island of Delos, the mythological birthplace of Apollo and Artemis, thus signifying a connection to that sacred site. It is used primarily in Greek and Western cultures, often in reference to the Delian League of ancient Greece or as a poetic epithet for Apollo.
Delian currently ranks #12,613 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2019.
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