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Deliah
Pronounced də-LY-ah /dəˈlaɪ.ɑ/Medium
Meaning: A spelling blending Delia ('of Delos', Greek — Artemis's birthplace) and Delilah ('delicate; languishing', Hebrew); routes layeredLow
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History & Origin
Deliah is a spelling blending Delia — from Greek, 'of Delos' (a title of Artemis, born on the sacred island of Delos) — and Delilah, from Hebrew, variously 'delicate, dainty' or 'languishing with love' (routes layered, which we note). A soft, lyrical name; the -iah styling personalizes it (said 'də-LY-ah').
It registers thinly in records. Rare, of-Delos-or-delicate at the root, and lyrical.
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What does the name Deliah mean?
Deliah blends Delia ('of Delos', Greek) and Delilah ('delicate', Hebrew); the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Deliah?
It's said də-LY-ah /dəˈlaɪ.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Deliah a boy or girl name?
Deliah is a girl's name.
How popular is Deliah?
Deliah is a rare name in the U.S.