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At a Glance
- Meaning
- The dill herb (Anethum graveolens); the plant's name, from Old English dile
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- DIL
Dill is a short, one-syllable English name, pronounced DIL. It comes from the plant name for the dill herb (Anethum graveolens), which traces back to the Old English word dile. It's a name with a garden-and-kitchen feel that's easy to say and spell.
Meaning & Origin of Dill
Meaning: The dill herb (Anethum graveolens); the plant's name, from Old English dile.
Origin: English.
How to Pronounce Dill
DILIPA /dɪl/
Popularity of Dill
Dill 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 Dill mean?
The dill herb (Anethum graveolens); the plant’s name, from Old English dile.
How do you pronounce Dill?
Dill is pronounced DIL (IPA: /dɪl/).
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