Talitha: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: t-ahl-eeth-ah
Origin: United states
gender-female

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: North America
Meaning: Little girl

Talitha is a beautiful and unique feminine name with Aramaic origins, meaning "little girl" or "young girl. " The name holds significant religious importance, as it appears in the Bible in the Gospel of Mark, where Jesus uses the term "Talitha koum" to resurrect a young girl. This biblical allusion gives the name a profoundly spiritual meaning, representing resurrection and the transformative power of life. Over time, the name has been used in various cultures, including the United States since colonial times. It also finds its place in the celestial realm as the namesake of two stars in the Ursa Major constellation.

Talitha Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Talitha is currently #5264 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Talitha is currently #2975 on Kiindred Girl Names

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