Delia
of Delos (Greek)
Delia is a spanish / other girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 104, with 59,022 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
of Delos (Greek)
Derived from the Greek island of Delos, the birthplace of the mythological twins Apollo and Artemis. In the Philippines, it became a staple classic feminine name during the late Spanish colonial and mid-20th century eras.
Delia comes from the Greek epithet for the goddess Artemis, meaning 'of Delos' or 'born on Delos'. It entered Philippine naming traditions primarily via Spanish and later reinforced by English usage.
Name character
In the Philippines
Very familiar across mid-to-late 20th-century Filipino generations. Often compounded as Maria Delia or Delia Rose, and commonly shortened to nicknames like Dhel, Deli, or Dee.
Related forms
- Delia Spanish
- Delia Italian
- Delia English
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Delia with common surname pairs
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Delia is the given name. The full name is Delia + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Delia a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Delia is number 104, with 59,022 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.