name
Delia
DEE-leer
Delia (name) means a female first name derived from an epithet of the Greek goddess Artemis. Example: “Delia was named after her grandmother.”
name
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A female first name derived from an epithet of the Greek goddess Artemis.
"MAGA Republicans are calling for Democratic Representative Delia Ramirez to be deported after she said, "I'm a proud Guatemalan before I'm an American.""
— Alia Shoaib, MAGA Calls for Democratic Rep To Be Deported Over Guatemala Comments (2025)
"Delia was named after her grandmother."
""I'm Delia Grinstead," she told him. - - - "I don't believe I've ever run into a Delia before." "Well, it's Cordelia, really. My father named me that.""
— Anne Tyler, Ladder of Years (1995)
noun
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A long, coat-like garment worn by noblemen of the old Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.
"Museum displays show the elaborate embroidery on a nobleman's delia."
How to use Delia
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMainly a female given name linked to the goddess Artemis and the island of Delos.
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Etymology
From the Ancient Greek epithet Dēlíā, referring to Artemis's birth on the island of Delos.
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What does “Delia” mean?
The word “Delia” means a female first name derived from an epithet of the Greek goddess Artemis. In plain terms, mainly a female given name linked to the goddess Artemis and the island of Delos.
How do you pronounce “Delia”?
“Delia” is pronounced DEE-leer (/ˈdiːlɪə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Delia” in a sentence?
Here is “Delia” used in a sentence: “Delia was named after her grandmother.”
What part of speech is “Delia”?
Depending on how it is used, “Delia” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Delia” come from?
The word “Delia” comes from Ancient Greek. From the Ancient Greek epithet Dēlíā, referring to Artemis's birth on the island of Delos.
How many meanings does “Delia” have?
“Delia” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a female first name derived from an epithet of the Greek goddess Artemis.
