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Thalia

thuh-LYE-uh

Popularity

#658

rising

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Greek

Total Births

15,808

Peak Year

#700 in 1993

First Recorded

1885

Style

Mythological, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Thalia is of Greek origin meaning "to blossom" or "flourishing." In Greek mythology, Thalia is one of the nine Muses, the goddess of comedy and idyllic poetry.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Thalía

    Mexican singer, songwriter, actress, businesswoman

  • Thalia Zedek

    American singer and guitarist

Nicknames

Personality Traits

CreativeJoyfulInspiringElegant

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