Dalai
dah-LY
Dalai is a girl’s name of Chinese origin, meaning “A Mongolian word meaning 'ocean' or 'great expanse.' It is commonly associated with the Dalai Lama.”, and peaked in popularity in 2008.
What Dalai Means
“A Mongolian word meaning 'ocean' or 'great expanse.' It is commonly associated with the Dalai Lama.”
The Story of Dalai
Imagine a name so vast, it echoes the depth of the deepest oceans and the wisdom of ancient spiritual leaders.
Dalai is a Mongolian word that translates to 'ocean' or 'great expanse,' a fitting descriptor for something immeasurably deep and wide. It carries the profound spiritual weight of its association with the Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism.
This name calls to you as a profound symbol of boundless compassion and immense wisdom. You envision your child embodying a serene understanding of the world, approaching life with the calm of an endless sea.
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The Seeker
Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#5 in 2008
Total Births
5
First Recorded
2008
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