Delima
Pronunciation: [ d-ehl-EEM-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Delima is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced d-ehl-EEM-uh.
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #71,000
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Delima
Delima is a girl name .
Delima is currently ranked #71,000 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Delima include Del, Deli, Deliy, Deliie, Dey, Deie, and Delkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Delima include Delilah, Delia, Delila, Delina . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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