Dalia (given name)


Dalia is a common feminine name in Arabic and Hebrew. The name in Arabic stems from the word for grape vine and in Hebrew from the word for branch, especially that of a grapevine or an olive tree. There are several biblical and Talmudic references. However, confusion arose among Hebrew speakers Dalia is not a similar meaning with the name of the flower Dahlia, named in honor of Anders Dahl, a Swedish botanist, by Spanish naturalist Antonio José de Cavanilles, director of the Real Jardín Botánico de Madrid of 18th century. Dahlia is a native flower of Mexico and the national flower of the country. However, in Mexico, it is spelled as "Dalia" another derivative of its official name which is commonly used and popular in Spanish speaking countries.
Dalia without "H" is a popular feminine name in Lithuania, meaning 'destiny' or 'fate' and derived from Lithuanian pagan traditions. Dalia is also said to mean "a strong branch."
Notable people with the name include: