Delita

Meaning of Delita

Delita (pronounced duh-LEE-tuh, /dəˈliːtə/) is a rare feminine given name of apparent Anglo-American coinage, etymologically traceable to the Latin verb delectare (“to delight”) via Old French delit (“pleasure”) and the English noun “delight.” Its morphological structure—comprising the Latin verb stem delect- and the feminine suffix -a—yields the semantic interpretation “one who delights” or “delighted one.” An analysis of United States birth‐registration records indicates its use was strictly intermittent from 1947 through 1979, with annual occurrences never exceeding single digits and national popularity rankings oscillating between 684 and 791, a pattern that underscores its niche status in the mid-20th-century onomastic landscape. Phonetically, Delita employs a trochaic stress pattern and a consonantal framework (d-l-t) that confers a precise, memorable articulation. With scant representation in traditional naming registries, the name appeals to parents seeking a technically grounded yet distinctive appellation, conveying associations of refined taste, gentle pleasure and linguistic economy.

Pronunciation

American English

• Pronunced as duh-LEE-tuh (/dəˈliːtə/)

• Delilah
• Delena
• Delara
• Delina
• Delora
• Delisha
• Delphia