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Dahlia

Dahlia is a baby girl name of mixed origins. Most commonly derived from the Swedish word dal, Dahlia directly translates to “valley.” While this meaning may conjure images of breathtaking mountains and sloping hills, Dahlia also has British roots and means “Dahl’s flower.” If you’re a fan of blossoming blooms, you’ll recognize dahlias as round, vibrant florals that wave to the world as the wind blows. With a name like Dahlia, baby is sure to flow freely and beautifully through life.
Swedish Female
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Meaning

Valley, Dahl's flower

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Pronunciation

DAH-lee-uh

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Traits

  • Graceful
  • Charming
  • Sophisticated
  • Artistic

Compatibility

Dahlia pairs well with classic and elegant names for siblings, adding a touch of uniqueness. It also works beautifully as a middle name, complementing both traditional and modern first names. Culturally, Dahlia fits in well in Scandinavian-inspired sets or with nature-themed names.

Graceful Charming Sophisticated Artistic

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Dahlia Ravikovitch

Dahlia Ravikovitch

Writer

Born: November 17, 1936 · Ramat Gan, Israel

Portrait of Dahlia Salem

Dahlia Salem

Actress

Born: November 21, 1971 · New York City, USA

Portrait of Dahlia Lithwick

Dahlia Lithwick

Journalist

Born: November 20, 1968 · Ottawa, Canada

Portrait of Dahlia Elsayed

Dahlia Elsayed

Artist

Born: August 29, 1978 · San Francisco, USA

Portrait of Dahlia Thomas

Dahlia Thomas

Athlete

Born: April 12, 1990 · Kingston, Jamaica

Portrait of Dahlia Sin

Dahlia Sin

Musician

Born: June 3, 1992 · Los Angeles, USA

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Dahlia Original form
  • داليا Arabic
  • דליה Hebrew
  • ダリア Japanese Katakana
  • 达利亚 Simplified Chinese
  • Далия Russian
  • დალია Georgian
  • 다리아 Korean Hangul

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dahlia

What does Dahlia mean?
Valley, Dahl's flower
What is the origin of Dahlia?
Dahlia has Swedish origins.
Is Dahlia popular?
Dahlia has been viewed 117 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Dahlia?
Similar names include Peter, Farah, Zane, Liam, Zaria.
How do you pronounce Dahlia?
Dahlia is pronounced DAH-lee-uh.

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