Daleela
Daleela is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Guide, one who shows the way”.
| Meaning | Guide, one who shows the way |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | دليلة |
| Pronunciation | da-LEE-lah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Levant, North Africa, Gulf States |
Meaning and origin of Daleela
Daleela is the feminine counterpart of dalīl, which in Arabic means a guide or a proof, from a root about pointing the way. It describes someone who steers others in the right direction. In Arabic the same letters also spell Dalila, the Arabic form of the biblical Delilah. Arab families who pick Daleela, however, usually do so for its Arabic sense of guidance rather than for that story.
Is Daleela a Muslim name?
Daleela is a feminine Arabic name meaning a guide and is used by Muslim families. The masculine word appears in the Quran: 'Then We made the sun a guide (dalīl) to it' (Quran 25:45).
How popular is Daleela?
It is used across the Arab world, including the Maghreb and the Levant, and by diaspora families.
Gifts with the name Daleela
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Spellings and variants of Daleela
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Daleela mean?
Daleela means 'Guide, one who shows the way'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Daleela a Muslim name?
Daleela is a feminine Arabic name meaning a guide and is used by Muslim families. The masculine word appears in the Quran: 'Then We made the sun a guide (dalīl) to it' (Quran 25:45).
How do you pronounce Daleela?
Daleela is pronounced da-LEE-lah.
Is Daleela a boy or girl name?
Daleela is usually a girl name.