Origin, Meaning, And History Of Daliah
Daliah is a girl’s name and is considered to be a variant of the names Dalia and Delilah. There are several meanings to Daliah. It can be derived from the nameDalia. It is the Spanish and Arabic form of the name Dahlia which is the name of a flower named after the Swedish botanist Anders Dahl (1). Dalia could be derived from the Lithuanian worddalis, meaning ‘portion’ or ‘share.’ Dalia was also the name of the Lithuanian goddess of weaving, fate, and childbirth. In Hebrew, Dalia means ‘hanging branch.’
The name could also be a derivative ofDelilah, which means ‘delicate’ or ‘weak’ in Hebrew. Delilah appears in the Old Testament (2) as a Philistine and also Samson’s lover. Samson confides to her that his power lies in his hair. She betrays him to the Philistines and cuts off his hair. Even though this story shows Delilah in a negative light, this name was adopted in common use by the 17th-century Puritans.
尽管西班牙和结石uanian forms of Dalia do not have any variations, the Hebrew forms have the variations Dalit and Dalya. Meanwhile, Delilah is spelled differently in other languages. Dalida and Dalila are some of the common variations of Delilah.
Though there are not many notable people with this name, one person who comes to mind is Daliah Lavi who was an Israeli actress, singer, and model. The name can be a perfect choice for parents who love to give a floral name to their little ones.
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Daliah On The Popularity Chart
Daliah’s popularity saw highs and lows over the years. These graphs show how the name has performed over the last few years.
Popularity Over Time
Though Daliah was never popular, it showed a rising trend in popularity over the years. From only 9 babies per million being given this name in 1995, 45 babies per million were named Daliah by 2021.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
Similar to its popularity, Daliah’s rank has also improved over the years. In 2021, it was placed at the 3,434th position.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Daliah?
The name Daliah means gentle one.
2. What is the origin of the name Daliah?
Daliah has an Israeli origin.
References:
- Dahl Andreas (Anders) (1751-1789);
https://plants.jstor.org/stable/10.5555/al.ap.person.bm000001794 - Delilah: Bible;
https://jwa.org/encyclopedia/article/delilah-bible
