Dalai Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationDAH-lie / ˈdɑː.laɪ

Tibetan

Meaning

ocean; sea

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Dalai is derived from the Mongolian word for 'ocean' and is often associated with the Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism. The title 'Dalai Lama' was first bestowed in the 16th century and signifies a high-ranking monk in Tibetan culture. The Dalai Lama is regarded as a manifestation of the Bodhisattva of compassion. The name carries significant cultural and spiritual weight within Tibetan and Buddhist communities.

Similar Names

DahliaDelilahDaliaDaliah

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Sibling Suggestions

LilaMayaZaraNinaTaliaSarai

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Dalai was first seen in the United States in 2008. Dalai has ranked as high as #1395 nationally, which occurred in 2008, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Dalai has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Dalai

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
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