Girl name
Talya name meaning
“dew of God”
Talya means “dew of God” and is associated with the Hebrew name Talya or Talia. Its explanation combines tal, meaning “dew,” with Yah, a shortened divine name. In Türkiye, it is used for girls. Dewdrops resting on leaves in the morning provide a clear image of its meaning.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Talya mean?
Dew of God
In Turkish: Tanrı'nın çiyi
The Hebrew interpretation of Talya combines the freshness of dew with a reference to God. Talia is another spelling within the same name family. Greek Thalia is a separate name associated with flourishing and blooming; the similarity of their spellings does not justify merging their meanings into a single explanation.
How popular is Talya?
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
- 1provinces
Where is Talya in the top 30?
1 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 Talya
Talya probably represents Hebrew Talya or Talia, interpreted as tal, meaning dew, combined with Yah, a shortened divine name. It should be distinguished from the similar-looking Greek name Thalia.
Double names with Talya
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Talya Ümran
Meaning of each name
- Talya: dew of God
- Ümran: civilization, flourishing settlement and prosperity
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Adile Talya
Meaning of each name
- Adile: just, fair and equitable
- Talya: dew of God
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Talya Habibe
Meaning of each name
- Talya: dew of God
- Habibe: beloved woman; dear friend
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Mesude Talya
Meaning of each name
- Mesude: happy, fortunate, blessed with good fortune
- Talya: dew of God
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Talya Latife
Meaning of each name
- Talya: dew of God
- Latife: gentle, refined and pleasant
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Nora Talya
Meaning of each name
- Nora: Honour, esteem
- Talya: dew of God
How to pronounce Talya
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /talja/ |
Is Talya a girl’s name?
Yes, Talya is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Talya appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Talya
Names with related meanings
FAQ about the name Talya
What is the meaning of Talya?
Talya means “dew of God”. Talya probably represents Hebrew Talya or Talia, interpreted as tal, meaning dew, combined with Yah, a shortened divine name. It should be distinguished from the similar-looking Greek name Thalia.
Is Talya a girl’s name?
Yes, Talya is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Talya in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Talya nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Talya?
Talya is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Talya have?
Talya has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Talya?
Talya appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Talya?
Some ideas: Talya Ümran; Adile Talya; Talya Habibe.
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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