"door, pathway"
Dalett
An ancient Hebrew letter-name meaning doorway
Meaning & Origin
"fourth letter of Hebrew alphabet"
The Story of Dalett
Dalett appears to be inspired by 'Dalet' (also spelled Daleth or Dalet), the fourth letter of the Hebrew alphabet, whose name means 'door' or 'pathway.' In Jewish mysticism (Kabbalah), the dalet represents a doorway or transition, symbolizing humility and openness. The feminized form Dalett transforms this ancient letter-name into a distinctive modern given name with spiritual resonance.
Dalett is a rare and creative name that hasn't appeared prominently in mainstream name statistics, making it a truly unique choice. Parents drawn to Hebrew letter-names or mystical meanings may be drawn to its distinctive character.
The Hebrew alphabet's letters each carry symbolic and mystical meaning in Jewish tradition. Dalet/Dalett, as the fourth letter, is associated with doors, humility, and spiritual transition in Kabbalistic teaching. As a name, it carries this layer of ancient spiritual significance.
Fun Facts
- Dalet is the fourth letter of the Hebrew alphabet and corresponds to the number 4
- In Kabbalah, the letter Dalet represents a door or gateway between spiritual worlds
- The Hebrew word 'delet' (דֶּלֶת) still means 'door' in modern Hebrew
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The fourth letter of the Hebrew alphabet, representing the concept of a doorway and used in Kabbalistic mysticism as a s...
The fourth letter of the Hebrew alphabet, representing the concept of a doorway and used in Kabbalistic mysticism as a symbol of spiritual transition
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #2,008
- Total SSA Count
- 98
- Cultural Origins
- American Modern English
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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About the Name Dalett
Dalett is a girl name with American and Modern English origins . The name means "door, pathway" in Hebrew .
Dalett is currently ranked #2,008 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Dalett has 2 syllables, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Dalett include Dal, Letty, and Dale. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Dalett include Daleyza, Daleth . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.