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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Linked to the Greek root for 'womb' (the same root behind the word for dolphin); as a name, references the oracle site or Delphine
- Origin
- Greek (place/oracle name, also short form of Delphine)
- Pronunciation
- DEL-fy
Delphi (DEL-fy) is a Greek name that points to the oracle site, and it also works as a short form of Delphine. The name is linked to the Greek root for 'womb', the same root behind the word for dolphin. It's short, two syllables, and easy to say.
Meaning & Origin of Delphi
Meaning: Linked to the Greek root for 'womb' (the same root behind the word for dolphin); as a name, references the oracle site or Delphine.
Origin: Greek (place/oracle name, also short form of Delphine).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Delphi
DEL-fyIPA /ˈdɛlfaɪ/
Popularity of Delphi
Delphi does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Delphi mean?
Linked to the Greek root for ‘womb’ (the same root behind the word for dolphin); as a name, references the oracle site or Delphine. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Delphi?
Delphi is pronounced DEL-fy (IPA: /ˈdɛlfaɪ/).
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