Baby name

FADING GIRL · TURKISH/PERSIAN
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Dila

/ˈdiːla/


“Meaning heart, soul, or beloved”

Primarily meaning 'heart' in Turkish, Persian, Arabic, and Kurdish, it also means 'soul' or 'beloved'.

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How it ages.

Dila is less common today, which can make it feel familiar yet unexpectedly distinctive.

The cultural moment.

Dila has become moderately less common in France in recent years, while remaining an established choice.