Dalila
Gentle; tender (variant of Dalia)
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Dalila meaning & origin
Dalila is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Gentle; tender (variant of Dalia)". Listed origin: Swahili.
Pronunciation
dah-LEE-lah
Catalog phonetic spelling
Popularity
We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Dalila. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
- Dalila Rose
- Dalila Grace
- Dalila Marie
- Dalila Jane
Sources & notes
Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dalila
What does the name Dalila mean?
Dalila is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Gentle; tender (variant of Dalia)". Listed origin: Swahili.
How do you pronounce Dalila?
Our catalog's pronunciation guide is dah-LEE-lah. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.
How popular is the name Dalila?
We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Dalila. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.
What nickname ideas could work for Dalila?
Ideas to try include Dal. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.
What middle names could work with Dalila?
Try Dalila Rose, Dalila Grace, Dalila Marie, Dalila Jane aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.
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