Girl name
Delima name meaning
“pomegranate fruit”
Delima is a girl’s name meaning “pomegranate fruit”, taken from the Malay word delima. The Malay word is an Indo-Aryan borrowing related to Sanskrit dāḍima, the name of the pomegranate tree. Its linguistic background connects the Malay fruit word with the Sanskrit term for the tree.
What does Delima mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Delima
From Malay delima, an Indo-Aryan borrowing related to Sanskrit dāḍima, the pomegranate tree.
Name combinations with Delima
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Delima, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Delima: pomegranate fruit
- Pipit: small seed-eating bird
- Okta: associated with October
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Meaning of each word
- Delima: pomegranate fruit
- Bunga: blossom of a plant
- Permata: precious stone, gem
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Delima Sriwahyuni
Meaning of each word
- Delima: pomegranate fruit
- Sriwahyuni: splendor and divine revelation
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Supriyatin Delima Mayangsari
Meaning of each word
- Supriyatin: deeply cherished or beloved
- Delima: pomegranate fruit
- Mayangsari: essence or heart of palm blossom
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Delima Lestari
Meaning of each word
- Delima: pomegranate fruit
- Lestari: enduring, continuing over time
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Meaning of each word
- Delima: pomegranate fruit
- Ramayana: Rama's journey
- Welas: pity and compassion
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How to pronounce Delima
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dəlima/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦢꦺꦭꦶꦩ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮓᮨᮜᮤᮙ |
Is Delima a girl’s name?
Yes, Delima is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Delima ranks #1,020 among girl names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Delima
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Delima
- Delima Rizky · b. 1997
- Delima Silalahi
- Delima Elisabet Silitonga · b. 1977
- Delima Indah Permata Sari · b. 2001
FAQ about the name Delima
What is the meaning of Delima?
Delima means pomegranate fruit. From Malay delima, an Indo-Aryan borrowing related to Sanskrit dāḍima, the pomegranate tree.
Is Delima a girl’s name?
Yes, Delima is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Delima?
Delima is of Malay and Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Delima have?
Delima has 3 syllables (De-li-ma) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Delima?
Delima ranks #1,020 among girl names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Delima?
Some ideas: Delima Pipit Okta; Delima Bunga Permata; Delima Sriwahyuni.
Famous people named Delima?
Notable people named Delima include Delima Rizky, Delima Silalahi, Delima Elisabet Silitonga.
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