Girl name
Delal name meaning
“beloved; beautiful, lovely”
Delal means “beloved,” “beautiful,” or “lovely.” It comes from Kurdish delal, a word used for someone cherished or described as beautiful. Used for girls in Türkiye, the name connects directly with an affectionate form of address and evokes the word delal as a call to the beloved in songs.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Kurdish
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Delal mean?
Beloved; beautiful, lovely
In Turkish: sevgili; güzel, sevimli
Delal combines the language of beauty with that of affection. In Kurdish songs and poetry, the word can address or describe a beloved, giving the name a lyrical association. The similar-looking word referring to a town crier belongs to a different explanation.
How popular is Delal?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 12provinces
Where is Delal in the top 30?
12 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Delal
Delal comes from Kurdish delal, which can mean beautiful, lovely, or dearly beloved.
Double names with Delal
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Delal Miranur
Meaning of each name
- Delal: beloved; beautiful, lovely
- Miranur: Wonderful; light
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Eda Delal
Meaning of each name
- Eda: graceful manner, charming bearing
- Delal: beloved; beautiful, lovely
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Delal Heja
Meaning of each name
- Delal: beloved; beautiful, lovely
- Heja: valuable, cherished; worthy of respect
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Rojin Delal
Meaning of each name
- Rojin: daylight, the light of day
- Delal: beloved; beautiful, lovely
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Delal Mina
Meaning of each name
- Delal: beloved; beautiful, lovely
- Mina: enamel; colored glass or a glossy coating
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Buket Delal
Meaning of each name
- Buket: flowers arranged together in a bouquet
- Delal: beloved; beautiful, lovely
How to pronounce Delal
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /delal/ |
Is Delal a girl’s name?
Yes, Delal is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Delal appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Delâl
Names that sound like Delal
Names with related meanings
- Meryem♀Beloved, loved one
- Mihra♀Sun
- Özlem♀Longing for reunion
- Sevim♀Affection
- Yaren♀Friend, close companion
- Züleyha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
- Bade♀Wine
- Sıla♀A longed-for home
- Zeliha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
- Buse♀A kiss expressing affection
- Dila♀O heart, O beloved heart
- Mila♀Dear, beloved, lovely
Famous people named Delal
- Delâl Akdeniz
- Delal Dara Kılınç
- Delal Demirtaş · b. 2004
FAQ about the name Delal
What is the meaning of Delal?
Delal means “beloved; beautiful, lovely”. Delal comes from Kurdish delal, which can mean beautiful, lovely, or dearly beloved.
Is Delal a girl’s name?
Yes, Delal is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Delal in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Delal nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Delal?
Delal is of Kurdish origin.
How many syllables does Delal have?
Delal has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Delal?
Delal appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What are other spellings of Delal?
Other spellings: Delâl.
What names go well with Delal?
Some ideas: Delal Miranur; Eda Delal; Delal Heja.
Famous people named Delal?
Notable people named Delal include Delâl Akdeniz, Delal Dara Kılınç, Delal Demirtaş.
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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