Delsa
Meaning of Delsa
The feminine given name Delsa, pronounced /ˈdɛl.sə/ in English, presents itself as a concise yet resonant appellation whose etymological roots, though not definitively ascertained, likely derive from Germanic and Classical antecedents. One hypothesis identifies Delsa as an Anglicized contraction of medieval names such as Adelsa, themselves based on the Old High German element adal (“noble”), while an alternative posits its emergence as a contemporary elaboration of the Greek Delia, signifying origin from the isle of Delos, or as a stylistic adaptation of the Latin delicatus (“delicate”). Since first appearance in the United States’ vital-statistics records in the early twentieth century, Delsa has maintained a sporadic yet persistent presence among female names: it attained a mid-century high—appearing seven times in 1946 at rank 655—and has witnessed a modest revival in recent years, ranking 937th in 2021 with ten occurrences and 952nd in 2023 with six. The name’s trochaic meter, characterized by its stressed initial syllable, and its comparative rarity confer an aura of understated distinction, appealing to those who favor appellations that balance historical depth with contemporary singularity.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as DEL-suh (/ˈdɛl.sə/)
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Notable People Named Delsa
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