Talaya
Meaning of Talaya
Talaya is a feminine given name, pronounced tuh-LAY-uh (/təˈleɪə/) in English, that appears to have emerged as a modern elaboration of the Hebrew Talia. Linguistically, it combines tal (“dew”) with a reference to Yahweh (“God”), suggesting the meaning “divine dew” or “heavenly nourishment.” Since its first modest appearances in U.S. Social Security records in the late 1960s—when fewer than ten newborns bore the name—it has maintained a low but consistent profile, peaking at fifty-five occurrences in 2005 and ranking #926 in 2024. This pattern of intermittent adoption reflects both its technical precision as a constructed name form and its discreet appeal to parents seeking a distinctive yet classically grounded choice.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as tuh-LAY-uh (/təˈleɪə/)
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