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DaliaIslamic Male Arabic name meaning

Delicate flower

Pronunciation: DAH-lee-ah

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Name
Dalia
Meaning
Delicate flower
Origin
Arabic
Religion
Islamic
Language
Arabic, Urdu, Persian, Hindi, English, Pashto
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
DAH-lee-ah
Lucky Number
1
1
Lucky Number
Thursday
Lucky Day
Arabic
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Dalia mean?

Dalia is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "Delicate flower". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: DAH-lee-ah. Lucky number: 1. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Translation

Meaning in Urdu

🇵🇰Urdu

ڈالیہ

خوبصورت پھول یا گل

Source Language

Meaning in Arabic

Arabic is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

داليا

اسم مؤنث يعني الزهرة الجميلة أو الوردة

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

DAH-lee-ah

IPA

/ˈdɑːliːə/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Arabic

Language Usage

EnglishUrduArabicHindiPashto

Religion

Islamic Name Context

Dalia is listed as a islamic male name with Arabic origin. Its meaning is Delicate flower. Category: Islamic.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

1

Lucky Day

Thursday

Lucky Colors

YellowGold

Lucky Stone

Citrine

Life Path Number

1

Numerology meaning: Independence, leadership, new beginnings

Personality

Personality Traits

GentleSoothingPeacefulL = LovelyD = DelicateT = Tender

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Purification, cleansing

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Dalia is of Arabic origin and is derived from the name of the beautiful and aromatic orchid flower known as the 'Dahlia'. This flower is native to Mexico, but it is widely cultivated and admired across the globe for its captivating beauty and unique appearance. In various Islamic cultures, the dahlia flower is associated with resistance, courage, and resilience due to its ability to thrive in harsh conditions. The name Dalia, therefore, carries these profound cultural associations and poetically reflects the strength and tenacity of the person bearing this name.
In the spiritual realm, the name Dalia carries deep significance derived from the meanings of its origins. The name Dalia invokes the essence of purity, gentleness, and beauty reminiscent of the delicate and fragrant dahlia flower. As a spiritual name, Dalia encourages the bearer to be a beacon of light, emanating tranquility, compassion, and inner peace. It signifies a gentle soul, cherished by the All-Merciful, and constantly guided by the wisdom and love of the Divine.

Traditional Islamic naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Al-Tabari, The History of al-Tabari, Vol. 3, p. 157 The name Dalia carried significant weight in that era.

8th century

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Dalia

Beautiful flower or blossom

🇵🇰Urdu

ڈالیہ

خوبصورت پھول یا گل

🇸🇦Arabic

داليا

اسم مؤنث يعني الزهرة الجميلة أو الوردة

🇮🇳Hindi

डालिया

सुंदर फूल या गुलाब

🇦🇫Pashto

ډاليا

ښکلې ګل يا داليا

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