Girl name
Dela name meaning
“noble”
Dela is a feminine name meaning “noble”, connected to the Germanic element adal through its spelling variant Della. In European naming, Della is an established short form of Adela or Adelaide. Both of those longer names contain the element that supplies this meaning.
What does Dela mean?
The ending -la occurs in names with varied origins, including Laila, Nabila, and Bella. It has no single meaning of its own; the meaning belongs to each complete name. More girl names ending in -la →
Origin and cultural usage of Dela
Della is an established short form of Adela or Adelaide in European naming. Those names contain the Germanic element adal, 'noble'.
Name combinations with Dela
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Dela, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Dela Triwahyuni Sutrasno
Meaning of each word
- Dela: noble
- Triwahyuni: third; revelation or divine guidance
- Sutrasno: good, loving affection
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Meaning of each word
- Dela: noble
- Sarinah: essence, core, flower
- Gustiana: great, venerable
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Dela Apsari
Meaning of each word
- Dela: noble
- Apsari: celestial maiden
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Meaning of each word
- Kurniati: a gift, a precious bestowal
- Dela: noble
- Nilasari: essence of blue beauty
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Dela Yuni
Meaning of each word
- Dela: noble
- Yuni: associated with the month of June
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Meaning of each word
- Dela: noble
- Kumala: gemstone, precious jewel
- Febriani: associated with February
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How to pronounce Dela
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦢꦺꦭ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮓᮨᮜ |
Is Dela a girl’s name?
Yes, Dela is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 17% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Dela ranks #1,413 among girl names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Dela
Names with related meanings
- Sri♀Splendor, beauty, prosperity
- Agustina♀Venerable, worthy of respect
- Diah♀Young woman
- Dyah♀An honorific for young people
- Andi♂♀An honorific of nobility
- Mulyani♀Noble, of high worth
- Sarah♀Princess, noblewoman
- Maharani♀Great queen, queen consort
- Azizah♀Esteemed, cherished, strong
- Agustin♀Venerable, worthy of respect
- Mulia♂♀Exalted and esteemed
- Mulyana♂♀Noble and dignified
Famous people named Dela
- Dela Karmila · b. 1979
- Dela Oktami · b. 1997
FAQ about the name Dela
What is the meaning of Dela?
Dela means noble. Della is an established short form of Adela or Adelaide in European naming. Those names contain the Germanic element adal, 'noble'.
Is Dela a girl’s name?
Yes, Dela is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 17% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Dela?
Dela is of European origin.
How many syllables does Dela have?
Dela has 2 syllables (De-la) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Dela?
Dela ranks #1,413 among girl names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Dela?
Other spellings: Della.
What full names go well with Dela?
Some ideas: Dela Triwahyuni Sutrasno; Dela Sarinah Gustiana; Dela Apsari.
Famous people named Dela?
Notable people named Dela include Dela Karmila, Dela Oktami.
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