Delja
d(e)-lja,
del-ja
Origin:Polish
Meaning:Of Delos; Noble
Delja is a feminine name that may be a Polish, Belarusian, or Slavic form of Delia. Delia has Greek roots, meaning “of Delos” and referring to an island in Greece that’s believed to be the birthplace of gods Apollo and Artemis. Deljia may also have links to Adelja and, by extension, the English Adela. Based on the Old German element adal, meaning “noble,” Delja can help elevate your little one’s confidence throughout their life.
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Sources
WordSense, Delia
Behind the Name, Delia (2), January 2019
Behind the Name, Adelja, March 2023
Britannica, Slavic languages, linguistic characteristics, November 2024
Britannica, Delos, island, Greece, November 2011
Behind the Name, Adela, December 2022
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