Talia
Talia is a Jewish girl name of Hebrew; also Greek origin, meaning “Dew of God”.
| Meaning | Dew of God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew; also Greek |
| Written as | טַלְיָה |
| Pronunciation | TAHL-yuh |
| Tradition | Jewish, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | Israel, United States, Australia, United Kingdom |
Meaning and origin of Talia
In Hebrew, Talia (Talya) joins tal, 'dew', with -yah, a short form of God's name, so it means 'dew from God'. The same sound arises independently from Greek Thalia, 'blooming', the Muse of comedy and one of the three Graces. Both origins have helped the name spread: it is popular in Israel and widely used in English-speaking countries, where spellings such as Thalia and Talya also appear.
Is Talia a Jewish name?
Talia is a modern Hebrew name rather than a biblical one, but its meaning recalls the Bible's frequent use of dew as a blessing. The Greek Thalia has no religious meaning.
How popular is Talia?
Popular in Israel and moderately common in the US and Australia.
Gifts with the name Talia
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Spellings and variants of Talia
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Talia mean?
Talia means 'Dew of God'. It is of Hebrew; also Greek origin.
Is Talia a Jewish name?
Talia is a modern Hebrew name rather than a biblical one, but its meaning recalls the Bible's frequent use of dew as a blessing. The Greek Thalia has no religious meaning.
How do you pronounce Talia?
Talia is pronounced TAHL-yuh.
Is Talia a boy or girl name?
Talia is usually a girl name.