The Aramaic language used to be one of the most important Middle Eastern languages back in the 7th century. It was originally considered to be the “language of Jesus”, and today it is only spoken by a few scattered communities. Many dialects from the Western Aramaic branch are no longer used, and the sole surviving speakers are concentrated in Syria. There are estimated to be less than 1 million speakers, making the language close to growing extinct.
Several names are derived from nature, such as Diklah, which means “palm grove”. This name paints a peaceful and tranquil scene for mother and daughter alike. You could also go with the name Talisha which means “little girl, a name which is suitable for your soon-arriving daughter.
Several names also have allusions to “light and brightness”. There’s the elegant name Nura which simply means “light” since your daughter will likely be the light of your life. If you prefer a name tied closer to God, you may like the variation Nuria which means “the Lord’s light”. Dinorah is one more choice which means “she who personifies light” for a bright and bubbly child.
If you have ties to Aramaic culture, giving your child a name with that origin can be the first step to preserving your background and heritage. With the language becoming less used, every little bit helps! Whether you want to honor your deep religious beliefs or you have cultural ties to the Arameans, you’ll need a starting place to find the right name. Below, you can take a look at some of our favorite Aramaic girl names for inspiration.
Abra
Meaning: Large bay
Origin: Aramaic
Bethany
Meaning: House of the suffering
Origin: Aramaic
Diklah
Meaning: Diminishing
Origin: Biblical
Dinorah
Meaning: Avenged
Origin: Hebrew
Nura
Meaning: Light
Origin: Aramaic
Nuria
Meaning: Fire of the Lord
Origin: Hebrew
Marfa
Meaning: Lady of the house
Origin: Aramaic
Maria
Meaning: Sea of bitterness
Origin: Aramaic
Maren
Meaning: A sea of sorrow
Origin: Aramaic
Martella
Meaning: A woman the is the ruler of the house
Origin: Aramaic
Patty
Meaning: Lady of the house
Origin: Aramaic
Rebecca
Meaning: One who makes traps
Origin: Aramaic
Tabby
Meaning: Like a gazelle
Origin: Aramaic
Talitha
Meaning: Small girl
Origin: Aramaic
Tomasa
Meaning: Twin
Origin: Aramaic
Talisha
Meaning: Little girl
Origin: Aramaic
Thaddeus
Meaning: Having heart
Origin: Aramaic
Tada
Meaning: Heart
Origin: Aramaic
Tammy
Meaning: Twin
Origin: Aramaic
Gethsemane
Meaning: Estate of Olive tree
Origin: Aramaic
Xiomara
Meaning: Joyful deer
Origin: Aramaic
