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Talitha
Talitha Pronunciation
Talitha is pronounced TAL-i-thə /ˈtæl.ɪ.θə/High
Meaning: Little girl; from the Aramaic phrase talitha koum, 'little girl, arise', spoken by Jesus in the Gospel of MarkHigh
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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History & Origin
Talitha comes from the Gospel of Mark, where Jesus takes a dying girl by the hand and says talitha koum — Aramaic for 'little girl, arise' — and she stands. Puritans and other Bible-combing namers occasionally adopted the word as a girl's name from the seventeenth century onward.
The name's most famous modern bearer, 1960s style icon Talitha Getty, lent it a bohemian glamour that fashion editors still invoke. It remains a rare, evocative choice — biblical without being common, and starry in the most literal sense.
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Famous Bearers
- ★Talitha Getty (1940–1971)Dutch-born actress and 1960s style icon, photographed famously in Marrakech.
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Frequently Asked
How do you pronounce Talitha?
Talitha is pronounced TAL-i-thə (/ˈtæl.ɪ.θə/). Press play above to hear Talitha said aloud.
How do you say Talitha?
Talitha is said TAL-i-thə (/ˈtæl.ɪ.θə/). Press play above to hear Talitha said aloud.
What does the name Talitha mean?
Talitha is Aramaic for 'little girl', taken from the Gospel of Mark, where Jesus says 'talitha koum' — 'little girl, arise'.
Is Talitha a boy or girl name?
Talitha is a girl's name.
How popular is Talitha?
Talitha is a rare name in the U.S., a hidden-gem biblical choice.