Dalia
Dalia is a Jewish girl name of Hebrew; also Arabic origin, meaning “Branch, bough; grapevine”.
| Meaning | Branch, bough; grapevine |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew; also Arabic |
| Written as | דַּלְיָה |
| Pronunciation | DAHL-yah |
| Tradition | Jewish, Muslim |
| Used in | Israel, Egypt, Lithuania, United States |
Meaning and origin of Dalia
Dalia has separate roots in two languages. In Hebrew, dalyah means a branch or bough, and the name has been popular in Israel since the mid-twentieth century; Israeli politician Dalia Itzik is a well-known bearer. In Arabic, daliya is a grapevine or trellised vine, and the name is used across the Arab world. In Lithuania, Dalia is the goddess of fate, and the name is also used there.
Is Dalia a Jewish name?
Dalia is used by Jewish families, especially in Israel, and by Muslim and Christian Arab families. It is not a biblical name, though it comes from a biblical-era Hebrew word.
How popular is Dalia?
Common in Israel and in Arab countries such as Egypt and Lebanon; increasingly used in the West.
Gifts with the name Dalia
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Spellings and variants of Dalia
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dalia mean?
Dalia means 'Branch, bough; grapevine'. It is of Hebrew; also Arabic origin.
Is Dalia a Jewish name?
Dalia is used by Jewish families, especially in Israel, and by Muslim and Christian Arab families. It is not a biblical name, though it comes from a biblical-era Hebrew word.
How do you pronounce Dalia?
Dalia is pronounced DAHL-yah.
Is Dalia a boy or girl name?
Dalia is usually a girl name.