Unisex name
Deli name meaning
“noble”
Deli is a name used for both boys and girls, commonly linked to the meaning “noble” through the Germanic element adal. In European naming, it can serve as a short form of Adelia or Adelheid, which contain that element. Delly is a spelling variant.
What does Deli mean?
Noble
In Indonesian: mulia
Origin and cultural usage of Deli
With the variant Delly, this name can be a short form of Adelia or Adelheid. Those names contain the Germanic element adal, meaning noble.
How to pronounce Deli
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦢꦺꦭꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮓᮨᮜᮤ |
Is Deli a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Deli is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 33% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Deli ranks #596 among unisex 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 Deli
Famous people named Deli
- Deli Fatrianah
- Deli Sukmahayati · b. 1989
- Deli Yani · b. 1981
FAQ about the name Deli
What is the meaning of Deli?
Deli means noble. With the variant Delly, this name can be a short form of Adelia or Adelheid. Those names contain the Germanic element adal, meaning noble.
Is Deli a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Deli is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 33% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Deli have?
Deli has 2 syllables (De-li) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Deli?
Deli ranks #596 among unisex names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Deli?
Other spellings: Delly.
Famous people named Deli?
Notable people named Deli include Deli Fatrianah, Deli Sukmahayati, Deli Yani.
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