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Dila

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Meaning

Heart

Linguistic Origin

Persian

Islamic Classification

Islamic historical figure

Regional Usage

Iran

Global Spellings

Arabic ديلا
Urdu دلا۔
Persian دیلا
Bengali দিলা
Pashto دیلا

Alternate Spellings

Capturing elegance and depth, Dila stands out as a meaningful name for your daughter. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Heart', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Persian regions, Dila has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Dila, like Dil, is a Persian word meaning "heart."

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Etymology

From the Persian دل (del), 'heart' - a feminine-marked form.

Notable Historical Usage

From the tenth century Persian became the literary and courtly language of the eastern Islamic world, carried by the Samanid, Ghaznavid, Seljuk, Timurid and Mughal courts and used in administration as far as Bengal. Its vocabulary of light, garden and heart supplied given names across that whole reach, alongside the Arabic religious stock, and still does.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across Persian-influenced Muslim communities, particularly as a girl's name.