Dalina, pronounced dah-LEE-nah in Italian and duh-LEE-nuh in English, is a spirited feminine jewel from the sun-kissed shores of Italy that dances on the tongue like a warm Mediterranean breeze. With roots echoing the noble Germanic adal and the graceful –ina diminutive, Dalina carries a regal yet playful charm, conjuring images of sunlit vineyards and the gentle rustle of an olive grove at dawn. Rare and rising—just 13 little Dalinas brightened American birth registries in 2024—this name feels like a hidden gem poised to shimmer on the world stage, offering both rich Latin flair and an intimate whisper of individuality.