Talitha: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“little girl; maiden”

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تلیتھا

טליתא

Talitha (تلیتھا, Aramaic טליתא) is a Christian girl’s name that means “little girl; maiden”. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary, Talitha cumi.

Talitha at a glance

Meaning: little girl; maiden
Gender: Girl
Origin: Aramaic
Faith: Christian
Say it: tuh-lee-thuh
Syllables: 3
Letters: 7
First letter: T · ت

Meaning of Talitha

In English: little girl; maiden
اردو میں معنی: لڑکی

Origin and history of Talitha

From Aramaic talita, meaning 'little girl'. From the words of Jesus 'Talitha cumi', 'little girl, arise' (Mark 5:41).

Base wordAramaic talita

How to say and write Talitha

Say it: tuh-lee-thuh3 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Talitha
Urdu: تلیتھا
Original script: טליתא
Themes: Life

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Questions about the name Talitha

What does the name Talitha mean?

Talitha means “little girl; maiden”. In Urdu: لڑکی. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).

Is Talitha a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Talitha is a girl’s name.

Is Talitha a Christian name?

Yes. Talitha is used by Christian families. It is of Aramaic origin. From Aramaic talita, meaning 'little girl'. From the words of Jesus 'Talitha cumi', 'little girl, arise' (Mark 5:41).

How do you pronounce Talitha?

Say it “tuh-lee-thuh”: 3 syllables.

How do you write Talitha in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Talitha is written تلیتھا. In its original script: טליתא.

Is the meaning of Talitha verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.