Girl name
Dalia name meaning
“vine branch; dahlia flower; fate”
Dalia means vine branch, dahlia flower, or fate, reflecting several linguistic traditions. Hebrew dalya refers to a vine branch, while Lithuanian dalia concerns a share or fate; European usage also connects it with Dahlia. In Türkiye, it is used as a girl's name. A flowering dahlia illustrates its botanical association.
What does Dalia mean?
Vine branch; dahlia flower; fate
In Turkish: asma dalı; yıldız çiçeği; talih
Dalia brings together several distinct naming traditions under one spelling. The Hebrew interpretation evokes a vine and its branches, the floral interpretation refers to the dahlia, and the Lithuanian connection concerns fate. The intended origin of this particular record cannot be selected without family or original-language context.
Origin of the name Dalia
Dalia has several possible origins: Hebrew dalya refers to a vine branch, while Lithuanian dalia means a share or fate. In some languages it is also a spelling of the flower name Dahlia.
| Linguistic origin | Hebrew, European languages |
|---|---|
| Is Dalia in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | D · Da |
How to pronounce Dalia
| Syllables | 3 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dalia/ |
Is Dalia a girl’s name?
Yes, Dalia is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Dalia does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Dalia
Names with related meanings
- Defne♀Bay laurel, an aromatic evergreen tree
- Asel♀Honey, the sweet substance made by bees
- Lina♀A kind of date palm
- Eylül♀September
- Nehir♀River, large flowing stream
- Ada♀İsland
- Ceylin♀Gazelle
- Doğa♀Nature
- Yağmur♀Rain falling as drops of water
- Deniz♂♀Sea, an extensive body of salt water
- Efnan♀Branches, boughs
- Damla♀Small drop of liquid
Famous people named Dalia
- Dalia Wilson
FAQ about the name Dalia
What is the meaning of Dalia?
Dalia means “vine branch; dahlia flower; fate”. Dalia has several possible origins: Hebrew dalya refers to a vine branch, while Lithuanian dalia means a share or fate. In some languages it is also a spelling of the flower name Dahlia.
Is Dalia a girl’s name?
Yes, Dalia is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Dalia in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Dalia nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Dalia?
Dalia is of Hebrew and European languages origin.
How many syllables does Dalia have?
Dalia has 3 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Dalia?
Dalia does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Dalia?
Notable people named Dalia include Dalia Wilson.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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