Talia
dew of God
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Religion
- Jewish
- Gender
- Girl
- Country
- Israel
- Pronunciation
- TAHL-yah
- Popularity
- rising
Common nicknames
Tali
About the name Talia
Talia is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning "dew of God". It is most commonly used in Jewish families and is especially popular in Israel.
Talia comes from the Hebrew tal, dew, with the divine suffix -yah — dew being an image of quiet blessing in Jewish liturgy, where a prayer for dew is recited each Passover. It is a standard modern Israeli name and popular in Jewish communities in the US, UK and Australia. The Greek Thalia is a separate name that happens to sound alike.
Variants and spellings: Tahlia, Thalia.
Popularity trend: Talia has been gaining ground with parents in recent years.
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Frequently asked about Talia
- What does the name Talia mean?
- Talia means "dew of God". It's a girl name of Hebrew origin, most commonly used in Jewish families and popular in Israel.
- Where does the name Talia come from?
- Talia originates from Hebrew. On Babbloom it's classified in the Jewish naming tradition.
- Is Talia a boy or girl name?
- Talia is a girl name.