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Delfina

del-FEE-nah

Delfina is a girl’s name of Spanish origin, meaning “Delfina is a Spanish and Italian name derived from the Latin Delphinus, meaning "dolphin".”. It currently ranks #6433 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1925.

Letters7
Syllables3
OriginSpanish

What Delfina Means

Delfina is a Spanish and Italian name derived from the Latin Delphinus, meaning "dolphin".

The Story of Delfina

The sea whispers a name born of grace and playfulness, a promise of swift movement and a heart as deep as the ocean.

Delfina, a name with origins in Spanish and Italian, gracefully derives from the Latin 'Delphinus,' meaning 'dolphin.' The dolphin, revered in ancient cultures for its intelligence, speed, and playful nature, imbued this name with a sense of wonder and freedom. It traveled from Mediterranean shores, carried by seafaring peoples and Renaissance scholars.

When you first say 'Delfina,' it sounds like a fluid motion, a gentle dive into clear water. You can almost feel the cool spray. This name conjures an image of your daughter moving through life with effortless grace, her spirit as bright and curious as a dolphin at play. Writing it on her baby blanket, you'll sense a profound lightness, a connection to the boundless joy of the sea.

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Personality Traits

GracefulIntelligentPlayfulGentle

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Peak Year

#86 in 1925

Total Births

4,012

First Recorded

1884

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