Talitha
tah-LEE-thah
Talitha is a girl’s name of Arabic origin, meaning “Talitha is an Aramaic name meaning 'little girl'. It appears in the New Testament when Jesus raises a girl from the dead, saying 'Talitha koum' (Little girl, I say to you, arise!).”. It currently ranks #3257 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1982.
What Talitha Means
“Talitha is an Aramaic name meaning 'little girl'. It appears in the New Testament when Jesus raises a girl from the dead, saying 'Talitha koum' (Little girl, I say to you, arise!).”
The Story of Talitha
A name whispered by Jesus himself, holding the profound power of renewal and a gentle call to arise.
Talitha is an Aramaic name meaning 'little girl.' Its profound significance comes from its use in the New Testament, where Jesus famously said 'Talitha koum' to a young girl, meaning 'Little girl, I say to you, arise!' This biblical moment imbues the name with a powerful narrative of resurrection and hope, a gentle yet commanding call to life.
When you say 'Talitha,' it feels like a soft awakening, a hopeful whisper filled with promise. It carries a tender strength, a capacity to bring forth life and renewal. You can imagine the profound comfort in writing 'Talitha' on a birth certificate, bestowing a name that signifies hope and gentle, powerful beginnings.
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The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
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Spelling Variations
Peak Year
#90 in 1982
Total Births
3,477
First Recorded
1892
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